Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa

1218 Ray Charles Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Manager placed time mark on pizzas and determined time was less than 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At multiple hand washing Sinks.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee filled out time as public health sheet for the pizzas. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over ready to eat bottled sauces in walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Books ordered, but employees have not been trained. They will be trained when the managers receive their certifications. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rick Drury owner/manager on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Class scheduled 11 Oct 2022. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

53A-01-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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