STEFANOS PIZZA & PASTA
10203 E HWY 92, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-246-4270
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ 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--2018016560 | Mar 21, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles stored over triple sink at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks in dry storage not secured at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting boards stored on prep table is grooved at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked plastic food containers stored of shelves at time of inspection.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored on shelf with bread. Employee removed container to separate shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1st temp at 3:40pm mozzarella cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Employee moved item to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. mozzarella cheese 2nd temp 4:15pm (55F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen stained with old food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing blue liquid on shelf above 3 compartment sink, per employee it is degreaser. Employee labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in front of house soiled with black mold-like substance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used for dispensing yeast in reach in cooler next to mixer. Observed portion cup inside of container of salt underneath prep table. Employee removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not secured in dry foods storage in back of house.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table with steam table, employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee aprons in shelf with water and dry pasta in dry foods storage area in back of house. Observed employee speaker on prep table with pizza pans underneath. Observed employee keys on top of reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in back near grill soiled with grease and old food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in no reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters, observed old food debris and grease underneath grill equipment. Observed soiled food debris and grease on the sides of kitchen equipment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in reach in cooler that holds pizza toppings across from pizza oven.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed a large bag of cat food stored on prep table next to large bags of flour in back kitchen area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked cheese pizza sitting out at room temperature 81. 30 mins to go for 4 hours out per Person In Charge. Discussed using time as a public health control form
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Todd Little Manager
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle with toxic chemicals stored on shelf with seasonings in back kitchen area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
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 eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking while portioning cooked pasta in bags. Discussed proper food preparation and handling with manager and operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal jacket on prep table near hand sink in back kitchen area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass reach-in-cooler in back kitchen area
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator using bare hands on burger bun. Discussed proper handling of ready to eat foods, employee health policy, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards across from stove.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in glass reach-in-cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed large box of to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Mixed egg yolks in reach-in-cooler
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
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.