OSTERIA POLLANI
201 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor FL 34695 · 727-437-7290
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in bar area near 3 compartment sink 2 flies next to dish machine 1 fly near flip top cooler. 2 flies near soiled towel bin near mop sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining the bottom of food pans. Discussed why paper towels can not be used as a food contact surface and suggested using coffee filters or deli paper.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Both items were on the counter less than 4 hours operator placed in cooler, unable to get a second temperature
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloths covering shell fish in drawer on cook line. Discussed why paper the reason wiping cloths can not be used as a food contact surface.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.. operator moved pan to over heat to bring water temperature up to 135F.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers Walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food that was removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees beverages being stored on clean prep tables next to food and clean equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has 136 seats and does not have approval from local fire authority. Establishment is approved for 50 seats.
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license from the Operator is not currently open and operating. Unable to issue license at the time of inspection due to swinging doors at the enterance of kitchen not being tight fitting.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Swinging doors at the entrance of kitchen are not tight fitting. There are gaps in the hinges, and in the center of the door. Operator has option to add air curtains at garage doors. Second ice machine added next to ice machine in hallway. Spoke with James in plan review to update.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has 136 seats and does not have approval from local fire authority. Establishment is approved for 50 seats.
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in bar area near 3 compartment sink 2 flies next to dish machine 1 fly near flip top cooler. 2 flies near soiled towel bin near mop sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap and no paper towels and handwash sink in bare area.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 compartment sink added to bar area #9 is a cold holding unit Freezer chest added next to 30. Spoke with Aundrea in plan review who made changes. Garage doors opening to outside at bar area and dining area are not on plans. Swinging doors to kitchen have been removed. Operator is to add tight fitting, self closing doors at entrance of kitchen or air curtains.
Ceiling tile missing. Exposed area above dish machine. Operator added tile. Hole in ceiling tile in dry storage.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator has 126 seats at establishment with no proof of seating change increase.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink in bar and dish machine handwash sink. Missing in bathrooms.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment in kitchen
May 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun nozzle.
Torn gaskets on both reach in coolers on cooks line.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer touched soiled dishes than touch clean dishes without washing hands - reviewed with dishwasher who then. washed hands properly and rewashed dishes
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - cooked rice in closed bags at 45 F in walk in cooler - no temperatures taken this morning - manager discarded rice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked rice in closed bags at 45 F in walk in cooler - no temperatures taken this morning - manager discarded rice
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chili at steam table 118-122 F - placed at the steam table an hour previously - manager placed on stove to reheat - recheck 180 F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards at cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the side that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled hood filters -soiled side of fryers and shelf under grill
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Side of fryers with grease Exterior of microwave
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine and on debris on side of dish 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.