PABELLON RESTAURANT AND BAR
7530 W WATERS AVE UNIT 1/2 B&C, Tampa FL 33615 · 4075910290
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
■ Ordered shut NOV 2, 2023
The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015010637 | Mar 3, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bag of wiping cloths. Employee removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink front counter manager restocked
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on cooks line
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 100 ppm
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer over 200 PPM. Employee corrected chlorine to 50 PPM at time of inspection.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen and began to wear gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with employee to wash hands first before wearing gloves. Employee washed hands then gloves.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than five seconds in back kitchen handwashing sink. Discussed with employee proper hand washing.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shredded white cheese, manchego cheese, and sliced ham stored inside shopping bags. Employee relocated some shredded white cheese into a hotel pan at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over shredded white cheese. Raw shell eggs, stored over tomatoes and hotdogs. Raw beef stored over ready to eat bread all inside back kitchen, reaching cooler next to mop sink. Employee relocated all items to an appropriate location at time of inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee. Employee rewashed hands at hand washing sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soil.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hotel plans stored inside handwashing sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee removed all hotel pans at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at employee hand washing sink adjacent to three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at all. Handwashing sinks. Employee provided soap at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal beverage in an open container stored on center kitchen prep table. Employee discarded coverage at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Two cases of frying oil stored on floor next to ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice built-up in reach in chest freezer are located at back storage area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple blocks of white cheese stored inside dining room reaching cooler for customer self service not labeled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles containing sauces, not labeled in front service reaching cooler.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A soiled sponge stored in handwash sink at front service counter. Removed.
Accumulation of slimy substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. At front service counter.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. A electrical outlet cover missing in restroom.
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind cooked beef in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked chicken 49 F stored on top of the warm cooked chicken in cooling process inside the large reach-in cooler. Operator moved cooked chicken to other location, re temped 45 F.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor at kitchen. Operator moved to shelf.
Mar 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license 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/
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/. Per previous approved plan in ONBase, Mop sink and handwash sink relocated in kitchen, unit D no longer part of the establishment. Plan have been received and under review.
Nov 2, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority12 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands with cold water in three compartment sink with no soap, then dried hands with apron.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork in reach-in cooler.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No hot and cold running water provided in the only handwash sink at kitchen. Currently under warning, due on 11/08/2023.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink at front service area has been removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xavier Rodriguez. Currently under warning, due on 12/31/2023.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No handwash sink for employees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen.
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/. Per approved plan at Onbase, the establishment has removed mop sink and the handwash sink at front service area, relocate handwash sink in kitchen, also the establishment has downsized and no long has unit D as part of the restaurant. Currently under warning, due on 12/31/2023.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently under warning, due on 12/31/2023.
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. Currently under warning, due on 12/31/2023.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked bean, cooked pork and other food in large reach-in cooler.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot and cold running water in the only handwash sink at kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Currently under warning, due on 12/31/2023.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
Nov 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating after issuance of an Emergency Order of Suspension of license. After the operator signed the letter and the inspection report with EOS per Michelle H at 11am, the establishment remains open and serving the public, observed employee continues cooking at cook line and front service area continues accepts orders.
Nov 2, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink with cold water and no soap, then dried hands with soiled apron. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled take out food containers without handwash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork in reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The only handwash sink at kitchen has no running water provided, employee unable to utilize the handwash sink. Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled wiping cloths and plunger stored in the only handwash sink at kitchen. Bucket and soiled wiping cloths stored in the only handwash sink at front service area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xavier Rodriguez.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at all handwash sinks including restroom in the entire establishment. Napkin provided. No soap provided at handwash sink. The 2 and only handwash sinks at kitchen and front service area. Dish soap available.
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/. Per approved plan at Onbase, the establishment has removed mop sink, relocate handwash sink in kitchen, also the establishment has downsized and no long has unit D as part of the restaurant.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked bean, cooked pork and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water in the 2 and only handwash sinks at kitchen and front service area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on prep tables and handwash sinks.
Nov 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink with cold water and no soap, then dried hands with soiled apron. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled take out food containers without handwash.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and purchased approved sanitizer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork in reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The only handwash sink at kitchen has no running water provided, employee unable to utilize the handwash sink. Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled wiping cloths and plunger stored in the only handwash sink at kitchen. Bucket and soiled wiping cloths stored in the only handwash sink at front service area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xavier Rodriguez.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at all handwash sinks including restroom in the entire establishment. Napkin provided. No soap provided at handwash sink. The 2 and only handwash sinks at kitchen and front service area. Dish soap available.
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/. Per approved plan at Onbase, the establishment has removed mop sink, relocate handwash sink in kitchen, also the establishment has downsized and no long has unit D as part of the restaurant.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked bean, cooked pork and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water in the 2 and only handwash sinks at kitchen and front service area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on prep tables and handwash sinks.
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.