SANTOROS
1329 W CASS ST, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-687-7100
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
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DEC 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta cold 49F pasta was placed inside walk in cooler on ice.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment with clear liquid.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handle of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen and in outside sheds.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over soda dispenser in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. 0 ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment with clear liquid.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handle of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen and in outside sheds.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Employee relocated.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over soda dispenser in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed reach in cooler door handle repaired with duct tape at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle in bulk ice machine at time of inspection. Operator moved ice scoop to have washed during inspection n
Nov 19, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dining room at time of inspection. Operator labeled during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed wall soiled reach in cooler handle repaired with duct tape in prep room at time of inspection.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in prep room at time of inspection. Operator moved bucket to shelf during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles in kitchen at time of inspection.
Jul 26, 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer in storage area has buildup of ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging oven door handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham,cooked meatball cold holding at 45F. Management placed items on ice.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler door held together with duct tape.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta cold 49F pasta was placed inside walk in cooler on ice.
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. Gave operator physical copy of employee health agreement.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. Eco lab on site repairing dishwasher. New heating element installed in dishwasher rinse temperature 162F.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on refrigerator is held together with duct tape.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice. Employee removed ice scoop and properly stored it.
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