Bavaro's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Bavaro's Pizzeria 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line cook broccoli 46F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched phone than put gloves on for food preparation.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pizza sauce cans in front of hand washing sink in front service line. Employee was moving cans for preparation **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored white bucket inside handwashing sink back area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training expired Maria F. Expired 7-27-25
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service ite
40-06-5
52
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat cheese walk in cooler raw shelled eggs over ready to eat pasta **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Back sink by ware washing area
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical bottle stored in hand washing sink back kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for 3 employees **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw salmon in standing water sitting on soda dispensers
06-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board back storage.
14-09-4
58
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef over ready to eat peppers pizza cook line employees removed to proper storage.
08A-13-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server dumped off soiled dishes and went to register payout and than grabbed clean plates for customer.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 56 f held on line employee moved to reach in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.ice machine interior soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand washing sink by ice machine
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/ 6 employees no food manager.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.observed for 2 employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By pizza line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for 2 employees
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone above the peek station
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees
13-03-4
30
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Operator using 3 compartment sink until repairs can be completed **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soild **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
70
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soild **Warning**
36-73-4
55
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink, removed obstruction. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back dish area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
36-73-4
78
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back area
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep kitchen cracked tiles
36-17-5
74
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and shelving **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Vent missing in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
82
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bavaro's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bavaro's Pizzeria on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bavaro's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bavaro's Pizzeria.
How does Bavaro's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bavaro's Pizzeria most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bavaro's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bavaro's Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bavaro's Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bavaro's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bavaro's Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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