Bernini
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2023, Bernini has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Bernini trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 8 live flies flying around kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked meatballs 57 F,cooked sausage 58 F Per employee items have been in cold well for 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked meatballs 57 F,cooked sausage 58 F Per employee items have been in cold well for 6 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on front line prep table. Employee removed. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at ice machine. In kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk potatoes on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
45
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooksline.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near back door and ice machine in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line floor.
21-38-4
70
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling up clear container in handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiple Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid at server station. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Through kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
58
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies flying around kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with cleaner over bottles of juice at bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice machine at back door.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and unsalted butter on floor in walk in cooler. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Placed over knives on kitchen wall near handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear containers on dish drying rack.. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coconut water in reach in cooler . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
45
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fully cooked pork in bucket on floor of kitchen. Butter and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
64
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on clean whisk in kitchen. 3 live flies flying around kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: broccoli cooked 59 F, goat cheese 49 F, tomato cut 60 F, operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fully cooked pork in bucket on floor of kitchen. Butter and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area near handwash sink at front server station. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fully cooked pork on floor in bucket thawing in still water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
33
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of olive juice stored in ice at bar. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: pancetta 69 F, operator stated the food was taken out around 10:30 am employee put in reach in cooler at time if inspection **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of olive juice stored in ice at bar. **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live flies near back door of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at bar storage area of 2nd floor. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid near mixer in kitchen. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Butter and chicken in walk in cooler and multiple items in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler in front line area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in dish wash area. Food on dish rack in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee doughnuts and lunch bag on top of food for establishment in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on reach in cooler at front counter area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of ice scoop in ice near server beverage station near restrooms. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees drink station handwash sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of clear containers on floor in 3rd floor dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and front kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dish washer and throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
15
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored overtop of raw calamari inside reach in cooler on cooks line employee removed and properly stored raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line have stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by dishwasher.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop of dishwasher have buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of mashed potatoes scoop is sitting in mashed potatoes. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator education packet.
51-13-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bernini last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bernini on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bernini?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bernini.
How does Bernini compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bernini most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bernini's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bernini have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bernini 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 Bernini inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bernini is inspected around three times per year on average.
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