MARINA'S PIZZA AND PASTA
12121 W LINEBAUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33626 · 813.854.1616
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One bottle of water and one open container stored on top of a shelf over front line reach in cooler and on prep table with a bag of bread. Manager removed both beverages to an approved location at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. One case of liquid butter stored on the floor next to back exit. Manager relocated liquid butter to an approved location at time of inspection.
May 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Aloe vera after the burn gel stored inside reach in freezer adjacent to restrooms. Operator remove aloe vera gel at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice dispenser soiled with blank mold-like substance, located on soda fountain in dining room area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unlabeled chemical spray bottles stored next to three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 Drinks stored on top of shelf over front line, reaching cooler adjacent to ovens and stove top. Employee removed all personal drinks to an approved location at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Cooked meatballs and cooked pizza dough inside walk-in cooler not covered. Manager covered all items at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles in establishment with sauces and liquids are not labeled.
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Aloe vera after the burn gel stored inside reaching cooler for 2 liter sodas. Operator remove aloe vera gel at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for all pizzas placed on time. Employee at a time mark at 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. Educational packet with vomit and diarrhea cleanup has been emailed to the operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth store on top of handwashing sink by front counter service. Operator removed cloth at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed license at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open bottles of water stored on top of shelf over reach in coolers. Operator remove bottled water at a time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not identified to our segregated inside two door, reach in cooler, located adjacent to restrooms. Operator segregated and identified all personal foods at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage shelf over three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles in establishment not labeled.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 200+ppm chlorine. Operator diluted with water, tested 100ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. A few containers of cut tomatoes and shredded cheeses stored in reach-in cooler on hallway that customers have access to restrooms.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish room, operator provided paper towel roll.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at dish room.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large mixer head stored in handwash sink at dish room. Employee removed item from handwash sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened drinks stored over prep table and reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of sliced black olives.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta in reach-in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler door.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed a dented canned sliced black olives stored with other canned food on dry storage shelf. Operator segregated for return.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler handle covers broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
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.