GASPARILLA PIZZERIA
1818 W PLATT ST, Tampa FL 33606
Last inspected Feb 11, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
SEP 24
FEB 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 34 points off where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment operating after an emergency without notifying the division.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw ground pork stored overtop canned drinks on shelves inside walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs inside walk in cooler cold holding at 48F made on 02/10/2025. meatballs (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs inside walk in cooler cold holding at 48F made on 02/10/2025. meatballs (48F - Cold Holding)
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cooks line is blocked by reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food held longer then 24 hours with no date markings inside walk in cooler. Meatballs,cooked chicken wings,ground pork,ground beef.
Food stored on floor. Pickles,olives,pizza sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Nov 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink is blocked by reach in cooler and warmers by pos system.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washed soap at hand washing sink across from back door. Employee placed hand washing soap at hand washing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket are torn inside reach in cooler by back door.
Sep 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink is blocked by reach in cooler and warmers by pos system.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave operator updated education packet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washed soap at hand washing sink across from back door. Employee placed hand washing soap at hand washing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket are torn inside reach in cooler by back door.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by back door.
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shelled eggs
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 66F Raw chicken 58F Cooked ham 59F Cooked sausage 59F. Cooked burgers58F. Cooked hot dogs 51F. Cooked sausage 58F. Butter milk 59F. Raw pork 58F. Corn dogs 57F. All inside walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs hot holding at 88F. Chef reheated meatballs to 188F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink is blocked by reach in cooler and warmers by pos system.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave operator updated education packet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washed soap at hand washing sink across from back door. Employee placed hand washing soap at hand washing sink.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates markings on cooked corn dogs,burgers,baked beans inside walk in cooler held longer then 24 hours.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket are torn inside reach in cooler by back door.
Food stored on floor. Shelled eggs, stored in floor instead walk in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by back door.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave operator copy of body fluid clean up sign.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave operator employee reporting agreement.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler cutting board. Employee removed drink.
Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor in back kitchen area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.