VINO E PASTA
3603 GANDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 8139028466
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags kept not showing last date of last order served at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food not date marked at time of inspection
Aug 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 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. Observed dish machine showing 0ppm chlorine after multiple attempts to prime. Instructed operator to use triple sink to sanitize plate ware at time of inspection
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags kept not showing last date of last order served at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large fry pan in hand wash sink in dish room at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food not date marked at time of inspection
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooked pasta in hand wash sink in dish room at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in walk in and reach in coolers not labeled at time of inspection. Lasagna
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last date served not marked on tags kept in kitchen at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal mixing bowl in hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection. Employee moved bowl during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and charger on table next to clean plates at time of inspection. Employee moved during inspection.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection 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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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 tilapia thawed in packaging stating to remove before thawing. Operator disposed of fish during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles. Operator had cooks remove tongs during inspection.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and lamb chops stored over heavy cream in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs and lamb to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket store in kitchen hand wash sink. Employee removed bucket during inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets torn on reach in coolers in kitchen at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of Romano cheese on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on kitchen equipment at time of inspection
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in from outside then handle plate to bring to customer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in reach in. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards in kitchen stained and grooved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan of calamari thawing in hand wash sink in dishroom. Operator removed during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in pan filled with standing water. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cut eggplants in walk-in cooler. Raw veal and pooled egg stored over diced onion and butter in reach-in cooler at cook line. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw clams, raw shrimps and raw scallops in reach-in cooler at cook line.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes to dish room, then handled plated food to customer without washing hands. Discussed proper handwash procedures with manager.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled dirty dishes, then put away cleaned dishes from dish machine with the same gloves. Discussed proper gloves changing and hand washing with manager.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 200+ ppm. Operator diluted with water, test 100ppm.
Clam tags not marked with last date served. Some tags.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A bag of frozen pork and a container of fish fillets stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee draining and cooling cooked pasta with running water in handwash sink in dish room.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juan Zarate.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. In reach-in cooler at cook line. Tag was removed and stored in tags holder. Chef replaced tag in container with in-shell clams.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, fresh salsa and various items in reach-in coolers.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All food handler certifications has no training date, trainer's name and
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drinks removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen pork and fish fillets thawing in standing water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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.