PISCO BAR & RESTAURANT
7507 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813.305.7910
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 9 visits since December 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023032912 | May 30, 2023 | Jul 6, 2023 | $1,200 |
| 3--2021029812 | Jun 7, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $800 |
| 3--2019058641 | Nov 6, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2017039062 | Aug 7, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | $800 |
| 3--2016052077 | Oct 28, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over empanadas in reach in cooler. Operator had employee move chicken duringninspectionnn
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler door handles at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator had employee move chicken to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in kitchen around equipment at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on lower oven door handle at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in coolers in prep room. Operator removed drink during inspection.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In service area.
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setting up 3 compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 127 F and cooked chicken 129 F. Operating placing rice in microwave and chicken on stove to reheat. The warmer was accidentally shut off.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine soiled in service area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in walk-in-cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near dish machine
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In service area.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked rice in glass reach-in-cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near walk-in-cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Stored in front kitchen area over large cooking equipment
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rodil Alberto Morales manager on duty
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in kitchen area
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near service area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-freezer in prep area lid has installation exposed
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in service area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed operator cooking large quantities of pork on burner with out hood located next to walk-in-cooler
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Dishes stored in hand sink at service area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In both prep area hand sinks.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cooksline
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee open food in service area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Near 3 compartment sink
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.