VINO SIMPATICO
722 PASADENA AVE S, South Pasadena FL 33707 · 727.803.6601
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board in kitchen stained and grooved
Open dumpster lid.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Benjamin Buddemeyer 1/12/21, expired 1/12/26.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board in kitchen stained and grooved
Open dumpster lid.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Primed and ran several times but could not get a positive test on it. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to use for sanitizing until dish machine has been repaired and is testing at 50PPM.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Benjamin Buddemeyer 1/12/21, expired 1/12/26.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board in kitchen stained and grooved
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -license displayed expired Feb 1 2026
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board in kitchen stained and grooved
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Primed and ran several times but could not get a positive test on it. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to use for sanitizing until dish machine has been repaired and is testing at 50PPM.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen is soiled with food buildup between cracks.
No proof provided that food employee Michelle Rogers who do not engage in food preparation are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will DBPR Form HR 5030-103.Food Employee Reporting Agreement.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. DBPR Food Service License not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors next to tall refrigerator in kitchen.
Unisex bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on counter in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled container flour.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen area.
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.