Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete 12 times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 2:00pm. Operator placed chicken in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Rechecked temp at 2:32pm a. diced cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) 42f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both reach-in coolers on cooks line are soiled with food debris between cracks.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves next to three-compartment sink are rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in warewashing area.
36-17-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Located on cooks line. Operator replaced quaternary sanitizer. Rechecked reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt removed from original packaging stored in five gallon container on shelf in warewashing area not labeled. Employee labeled salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on reach-in cooler right side door at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bare hand touch soiled dishes then touch clean plate without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand hygiene techniques. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From walk-in cooler at 1:36pm. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer and ice baths. Rechecked temps a. cooked meatballs (56F - Cold Holding); 50f b. cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); 52f c. cooked mushrooms (54F - Cold Holding); 49f d. cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); 50f e. raw oysters (59F - Cold Holding) 52f **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter path is blocked trash can and a case of tomato sauce. Employee removed items from path of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on reach-in cooler right side door at front counter. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine bin located in kitchen. Employee scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates at front counter not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
52
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked raw shell egg in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded egg. Observed operator discard cracked egg. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored above beer keg in walk-in cooler. Operator removed eggs from above beer keg. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Hand wash sink in warewashing area is present with no running hot and cold water. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in warewashing area no running water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 73f. Employee placed standing water on gas stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
55
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf next to three-compartment sink is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. Will email Approved Food Worker Training Programs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf next to three-compartment sink is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter without vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:50pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 2:20pm. a. diced chicken (51F - Cold Holding) 41f b. Butter 70f. 52f Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Will email DBPR Form 5022-090. Time As A Public Health Control and DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Two cracked raw shell egg on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded cracked egg. Stop sale is not warranted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Reading 50ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Mia **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cooks line has wiping cloths stored in bowl. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM is present with 4 people engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Will email Approved Food Worker Training Programs. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature is 85f. **Warning**
16-53-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine door edges. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside a container of cocoa on shelf at entrance of cooks line. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf next to three-compartment sink is rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in container near pizza oven. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
19
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over heavy whipping cream in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front counter at 2:00pm operator closed lid and turned temp down on reach-in cooler. Re temp at 2:20pm a. mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding) 48f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plunger inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle located on shelf next to three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tile next to mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at front counter, cooks line and men's restroom. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile above mop sink is missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Three sheet pans of mushrooms not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Pipe at hand wash sink in warewashing area is disconnected.
29-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
33
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, slicer soiled, can opener soiled, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella fresh 53 degrees Fahrenheit, ricotta 54 degrees Fahrenheit, garlic in oil 60 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked mushrooms 46 degrees Fahrenheit, **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, slicer soiled, can opener soiled, **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line Trash can blocking hand washing sink also spoons in same hand washing sink. Hand washing sink blocked in dish area by a pot in the sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chopped herbs in bottom of hand washing sink near pizza line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working but no certified food manager onsite. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Chopper in bin under prep. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Plate of half eaten pizza on prep table. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep at cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed zucchini over ready to eat sauce and pasta in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles at cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete.
How does Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete 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 Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete is inspected around five times per year on average.
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