PRIMO'S GOURMET CATERING
4751 JIM WALTER BLVD, Tampa FL 33607 · 813.319.8000
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. Renewed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 19265 DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken above unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler, operator moved the chicken to bottom shelf
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced cooked sausage no date mark over 24 hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin interior soiled and black mold like substance build
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees no hair restraint while engaging food preparation
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gasket in reach in cooler in cook line soiled and black mold like substance buildup
Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce in container not covered in walk in cooler,operator covered with lid
Mar 23, 2026□ 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry food storage room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk-in cooler in kitchen.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mar 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. Renewed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold Holding: cooked macaroni 47 F, deli ham 45 F, milk 45 F, cooked chicken 47 F. Employee moved all time/temperature control for safety food to large reach-in coolers.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry food storage room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk-in cooler in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of bottled water stored on floor in dry storage room.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of single service food container stored on floor in dry storage room.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 19265 DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 50-100 ppm rested to 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to flat top grill main cook line Cold holding: provolone 45F cut ham 47F employee moved to freezer 2nd temps all to 43F
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 pizzas on line owner determined time and placed time marks
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Red bucket above 50-100ppm retested to 50 ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. cook chicken wings mozzarella cheese deli meats walk in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 expired international food service executives 5-24-25 both expiration date.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta salad prepped onsite dated marked on 09/08 in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pasta salad prepped onsite stored more than 7 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line Cold Holding: sliced cheddar cheese 49 F, sliced salami 48 F, sliced ham 48 F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer for rapid cool. Re temp: sliced cheddar cheese 45 F, sliced salami 43 F, sliced ham 41 F.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training expired.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk-in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gaskets torn at cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A pan of frozen raw steaks stored on floor in walk-in cooler. A case of fry oil stored on floor in dry food storage room. Operator moved items to shelves.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 19265 DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine bin
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bulk open products in walking cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Both Chest frozen lids in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Tongs on cart by oven.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of sliced turkey 45 F and a cut tomato 45 F store in reach-in cooler at cook line. Employee moved to walk-in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen sent dry food storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and tiles soiled with accumulation of dust In kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/25.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with accumulation of grease.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 19265 DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored.ibuprofen stored above reach in cooler
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Breads in take out bags. Walk in cooler
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. Pizzas not time marked manager determined time and marked pizza
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Red bucket by dry storage. Above 50 ppm 100 ppm discussed with management the importance of sanitizer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date mark on cheese shredded. Deli cut ham
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta lasagna reach in cooler across from flat top grill not dated made previous day Walk in cooler cook meatballs cook sausage cook lasagna.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Observed employee discard, replace, and test sanitizer at 100ppm
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a container of Vaseline stored on top of ice machine Corrected observed employee remove
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door constructed out of tin foil next to mop sink
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area Observed a container of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place on a pan at least 6 inches off ground
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer in back storage area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo containers stored on floor along dry storage hallway
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 19265 DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soft drink machine at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in pizza flip top unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter, employee placed towel in sanitizer solution.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection 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. observed employee drink stored on ice machine Corrected -observed employee discard
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed ice machine door replaced with tin foil at time of inspection Operator stated the door parts has been ordered and they are awaiting to replace it.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 19265 DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ladies room.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken wings, pasta and sausage in walk in cooler not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior plastic guard of ice machine has mold like growth
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on rear prep table near slicer. Operator removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen area preparing food with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in rear prep area in poor condition, lid rusted/damaged
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -door handles and gaskets of pizza prep cooler soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in rear prep area in still water. Operator turned water on
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed proper hand washing when changing gloves.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened containers of milk, half and half, and whipping cream all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep,corrected, employee removed drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Balsamic vinegar stored on floor in dry storage area, corrected, employee placed vinegar back on shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor in dry storage area.
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.