VIA ITALIA WOODFIRED PIZZA AND BAR
8644 HUNTERS VILLAGE RD, Tampa FL 33647 · 813-475-4857
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed to operator
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Manager placed sanitizer bucket inside another bucket.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and wall across from stove. Manager removed and brought knife to dish washing area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink above pizza prep table. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above pizza prep table. Employee removed.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the prep areas. Observed stained sauce buckets. Discussed replacing them with manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with no label. Manager labeled as sanitizer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the prep areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed pizza dough and tomato sauce in containers stored on the floor. Manager had employee correct storage.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the bar area.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above prep table. Ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container not labeled on pizza line.
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 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. Employee cutting eggplant and touching with bare hands. Manager stated eggplant would not be cooked immediately to or above 145 F but at a later time.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On pizza line blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) operator had employee replace. ricotta (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (52F - Cold Holding) temp 1:05 operator moved to walk in. Reach in across from cook line parm (52F - Cold Holding); mozz (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Operator placed in reach in freezer. In reach in across from prep butter (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to walk in.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna (124F - Hot Holding) operator had employee reheat.; bechamel (102F - Hot Holding)
Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled in mop sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine not inverted for protection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On front line by pizza oven. Manager moved to non food prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored above food prep area by can opener.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above prep table. Ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system has grease and dust build up.
Stored food not covered. Mozzarella in walk in. Employee covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By back door.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath pizza station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container not labeled on pizza line.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Clam tags not marked with last date served. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in pizza station and dish blocked by brooms and carts. Manager removed Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packs of salmon just thawed. Manager cut bags. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed storage rack with dry goods in back hallway that customers can access Priority: Basic
Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Priority: Basic
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection 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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in kitchen used as a dump sink for drinks
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle filled with a yellow liquid not labeled in bar area next to 3 compartment sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table Corrected -observed employee label
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles on cookline
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood along wall in dish area above dish machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label under prep table adjacent to dish machine
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.