SARIONE RESTAURANT
3940 W CYPRESS ST, Tampa FL 33607 · 8138742911
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (50 - Cold Holding)in reachin cooler on cook line
★ 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--2015054278 | Dec 14, 2015 | Mar 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee opened a can of soda and drinking at food prep area in kitchen. Operator educated employee at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees working with food in kitchen.
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 few bags of ice cubes and other food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry food storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulation of dust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In walk-in cooler and dry food storage room.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee left employee restroom then entered kitchen, engaged to washing food equipment in prep sink without washing hand first. Discussed with employee about proper handwash technique.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over a case of unwashed lettuce in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored kimchi in reach-in cooler at cook line. Pooled egg stored over cooked pork in large reach-in cooler in kitchen. Raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw beef short rib 43-47 F stored in flip top reach-in cooler. Discussed fill line with food employee.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Household use pesticide stored with food spices on dry food storage shelf in food storage room.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At food prep area by walk-in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 container of ware washing soap water stored in handwash sink at wait station.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees working at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked chicken and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At cook line.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair reach-in cooler door gaskets.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack store on dry food products in dry food storage room. Employee removed backpack.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in coolers and freezers have torn door gaskets.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry food storage room.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line and food prep area in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. A employee drink with no lid stored in reach-in cooler over food items. Employee discarded drink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored on top shelf over washed prepared vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection n
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets on reach in coolers are torn at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers are soiled at time of inspection.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed no food grade bag used to stored raw meat in walkin freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above sauce in reachin cooler Corrected observed employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (50 - Cold Holding)in reachin cooler on cook line
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line form ac draining into hand sink in back kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on back prep table
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage and mold like substance on wall in dry storage room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink next to single prep sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed draw steak thawing at room temperature on back prep table Corrected -observed employee place in walkin cooler
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed lemons in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee remove
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed pipe draining into hand sink from washer machine in back kitchen
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair reachin cooler handle on cookline next to rice cooker
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in water temped at 90F on service line Corrected -observed employee discard
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink located adjacent from walk-in freezer
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in back kitchen
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork and beef thawing at room temperature at prep sink Observed employee place in walk-in cooler
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ac unit stored over cookline
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm of chlorine.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher prepping dirty dishes and removing clean dishes with no hand washing between duties, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 45° corrected action taken inspector had employee place ice on tofu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in kitchen area, corrected, operator replaced paper towels during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles, cooked soup, all held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles with old debris.
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 drinks stored on food prep tables, corrected, employees removed food during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored in reach in cooler on cooks line not identified nor separated.
Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in cooler / walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on stove handle.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers with old debris.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. To go bags reused.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Exposed AC vents in kitchen over cooks line.
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.
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.