IAVARONE'S RESTAURANT
3617 W HUMPHREY ST, Tampa FL 33614 · (813)933-9010
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed A can of Sweet roast red peppers with dents on edges, chef discarded the item.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner hanging by electric saw in the back kitchen, manager moved item to appropriate location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink behind the bar, employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink behind the bar, employee placed soap at handwashing sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table used for ware washing across from dishwasher, employee moved drink to appropriate location.
Food stored on floor, Observed canned goods stored on the floor in the store room,and a bucket of chicken in the walk in freezer, manager moved item off floor to appropriate location.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed male and female bathrooms used by employees without a handwashing sign, manager placed handwashing signs in bathrooms at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles of wine and oil on the cooks line not labeled, employees labeled the items.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamed corn 132F on front line cooking at 4:26pm reheat to 166F at 4:49pm
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at rear external establishment. Missing breaker on hose.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in front line and in kitchen area soiled. All soda gun soiled inside nozzles at bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 unsecured tank at bar area next to Employee handwash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 pieces of raw tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in Walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw 54F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce 125F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open bags of cheese in Walk in cooler not date marked. Operator began to add date during time of inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on Reach in cooler on front line cook Reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle located on prep table shelf adjacent to small Dish machine in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/pink/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold inside ice machine. Located on exterior of establishment next to mop sink. Black and pink mold-like substance in small ice machine adjacent to front line cook.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 pieces of raw tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in Walk in cooler.
Feb 28, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Dec 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. A case of teriyaki sauce in the dry storage area.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat sauces. Walk in cooler operator removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Cold holding: cook noodles 46 f 2nd temp 43 f butter 46 2 temp 43 f
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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap. Employee restocked.upstairs hand washing sink not restocked
No soap provided at handwash sink. Upstairs hand washing sink. Bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook marinara sauce egg plant butter walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table by cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarette box and cell phone on prep table by cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In upstairs area and bar area bar area.
Jul 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area down stairs Plan review does not have specific details stating for any hand sinks or three compartment sinks or prep sinks are located. And ice bin at bar area. Operator remade changes to plan. Bar upstairs has a hand washing sink a prep sink and a two compartment sink and a prep table. In the back was storage room and a office and a three compartment sink with reach in cooler.
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.