LA CASA DELLA PASTA
5273 EHRLICH RD, Tampa FL 33624 · 813.961.1012
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Cold holding: cook noodles 63 f operator placed in freezing 2nd temp
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022003097 | Nov 30, 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw portions of calamari and fish stored over ready to eat frozen dessert, operator had employee move items to the appropriate storage needed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glass water bottles used for service stored in a manner that they will not dry properly, operator had employee rewash items and store them in a manner to properly dry.
May 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over Ready to eat capers inside Walk in cooler. Raw chicken, raw calamari, raw veal stored over raw beef and rock candy in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated raw items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees working, no CFM present. CFM arrived during time of inspection.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks inside kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled water stored inside front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated water to an approved location during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees, no CFM present.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Some cutting boards inside back kitchen area with cut marks.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not ID and segregated in Reach in freezer. Employee identified and segregated during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Jug of water stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Several jugs of white vinegar stored on kitchen floor adjacent to Dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built-up in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foiled lined shelves in Walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat pasta in reach-in cooler adjacent to oven Corrected observed employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled on shelf under grill top Corrected observed employee label
Ceiling tile missing. Above back door
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observe at container of oil on floor near back door Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris and mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt with no label on shelf on cookline corrected observed employee label
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal over cooked short rib in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
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.
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Caramel topping. Sysco 1 can
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg over cook noodle reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Cold holding: cook noodles 63 f operator placed in freezing 2nd temp
No handwash sink for employees. At bar observed ice machine. Employees state that the ice is scooped into the glasses per customers orders. Not on plans
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/. 6-15-23 plans remodeled. Observed ice machine at bar station no hand washing sink at bar. Employees stated they do use ice machine to scoop ice. Discussed with employees to remove the ice machine or purchase a self dispensing ice machine.
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.