GASPARILLA PIZZERIA AND GROWLERS
1028 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Valrico FL 33596 · 813-661-4191
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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MAR 25
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles around vents
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. No chlorine supply available. Discussed 7 day callback with operator.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026. Establishment open and operating.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not dated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop croutons and garlic. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles around vents
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 5 drinks on prep tables in kitchen. Operator removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on shelf over pizza make cooler. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on salad prep cooler doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened energy drink bottle in reach in freezer. Operator discarded.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced empty chlorine jug, tested at 50ppm.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Pizza sauce observed stored in non food grade buckets (Lowe's) in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at bar soda fountain has pink slimy buildup. Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Backpack in bar hand sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at front counter. Operator replaced towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles around air vents.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and electronic cigarette on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pizza sauce on walk in cooler floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on bulk sugar container.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100ppm. Operator adjusted solution, tested at 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over romaine lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has buildup of food debris. Operator replaced with clean can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in hand sink in dish area. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles around air vents.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under 3 compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on prep table. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler door.
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at 2 unisex bathrooms.
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beer bucket in hand sink in server station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at front counter.
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. Emailed reporting agreement to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at 2 unisex bathrooms.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at pizza make cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and speaker on shelf over pizza make station. Backpack and jackets stored on and over food items on shelf in storage area. Operator removed items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not self-closing doors. Observed in unisex bathroom.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris between kitchen equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
May 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee for long beard, employee restrained beard with a beard restraint.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Sep 7, 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut turkey and ham not date marked in walk-in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled at bar area Corrected -observed employee label
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris in reachin coolers on cookline
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected- observed employee voluntarily discard
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.