ROSATI'S PIZZA
3437 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Valrico FL 33596 · 813-643-1003
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ 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--2019045271 | Aug 28, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator stated solution was made 4.5 hours earlier. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm.
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.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked and portioned lasagna and meatballs in walk in cooler with no date mark.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water on steam well at 127F. Operator increased heat.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gasket. Hood filters. Salad station cooler door gaskets.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes, cucumber and eggplant stored over ready to eat / prepared items in walk in cooler.
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Alfredo sauce and sausage stored on floor in walk in freezer. Fryer oil on the floor at end of cookline by fryers
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026.
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. 3 employees hired less than 60 days with no food handler training, and no reporting agreements. Emailed reporting agreement to operator, discussed 60 day callback.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop handle broken in bulk flour container
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee water bottle on shelf over prep table. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and keys on shelf over prep table. Operator removed items.
Food stored on floor. Alfredo sauce and sausage stored on floor in walk in freezer. Fryer oil on the floor at end of cookline by fryers
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by dish and cookline. Operator replaced towels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop in bulk sugar and bulk yeast
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by pizza oven
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, and peeling coating.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator provided training books with employee names, no certificates available. Informed operator that original certificates should be maintained on site.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop in bulk yeast. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottles on shelf over prep surface. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic tubs on clean dish on shelf. Operator separated to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk yeast container not labeled. Operator placed label
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Manager moved RTE foods to higher shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Shredded mozzarella held at room temperature. Manager stated cheese was taken out at 11:30. Temp 44F. Manager placed cheese into flip top cooler. Emailed written procedures to manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop in bulk yeast. Manager removed
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on cutting board and shelf over flip top cooler. Operator discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler by prep sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 2-quart containers on clean dish rack cracked. Manager discarded.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, manager placed on shelf. Cases of soft drinks and water, manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on all reach in coolers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf in prep area. Manager inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bags of onions over pasta sauce in walk in cooler. Manager moved onions to lower shelf
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk yeast, manager placed label.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over lettuce
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Case of water
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Jul 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of tomato purée located on dry storage shelf
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer stored on shelf under prep table with no label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups stored inside reachin cooler products in cookline cooler
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 1 dented can of tomato purée located on dry storage shelf
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating and drink lunch at prep table adjacent to front door to lobby form kitchen
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 3 fly sticky tapes hanging from ceiling above hand sink in dish area, and above cook line walk way above door to lobby
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between cookline equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers on cookline
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.