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VINO SIMPATICO

722 PASADENA AVE S, South Pasadena FL 33707 · 727.803.6601

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6218182
Grade history
MAY 24
JUN 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board in kitchen stained and grooved
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 17, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Sole CFM for establishment is expired. Time Extended
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board in kitchen stained and grooved
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board in kitchen stained and grooved
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -license displayed expired Feb 1 2026
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board in kitchen stained and grooved
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
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.
Basic/16-55-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. DBPR Food Service License not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
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.
Basic/23-03-4
Unisex bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4
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.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4

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.