SPARTACO'S KITCHEN
241 E DAVIS BLVD, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-843-0688
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 cannot be determined. Butter and garlic held on time has no time markers. Employee discarded butter and garlic.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked calamari steaks, raw shrimp, and commercially packaged raw octopus and raw scallops are packaged in establishment with reduced oxygen packaging. Items are dated from 3/26 to 6/6.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked calamari steaks, raw shrimp, and commercially packaged raw octopus and raw scallops are packaged in establishment with reduced oxygen packaging. Items are dated from 3/26 to 6/6.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked calamari steaks, raw shrimp, and commercially packaged raw octopus and raw scallops are packaged in establishment with reduced oxygen packaging. Items are dated from 3/26 to 6/6.
Food stored on floor. Several cans of tomato sauce and sliced beets are stored on floor on front line.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Cooked calamari steaks, raw shrimp, and commercially packaged raw octopus and raw scallops are packaged in establishment with reduced oxygen packaging. Items are dated
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee water bottle stored on clean cutting lards. Employee moved drink to appropriate area and cleaned board.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored overtop unwashed vegetables inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork chops inside double door refrigerator has no date markings.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 employee reporting agreement. All employees signed agreement at time of inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Chef removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by dishwasher. Employee properly stored mop.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 cannot be determined. Butter and garlic held on time has no time markers. Employee discarded butter and garlic.
Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen are. Employee removed and properly stored potatoes.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 78F.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket. Employee removed and properly stored mop.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has sauce stored inside it. Owner removed sauce and properly stored it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a refrigerator and relocated dish machine.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory. Emailed operator consumer advisory operator hung up advisory.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops sitting by dishwasher.
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