Casa Santo Stefano

1607 North 22Nd Street, Tampa, FL 33605

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Casa Santo Stefano six times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Casa Santo Stefano is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

22-02-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies flying around bar. **Warning**

35A-02-6

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 - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at bar. **Warning**

22-16-4

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Santo Stefano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa Santo Stefano on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa Santo Stefano?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Casa Santo Stefano.

How does Casa Santo Stefano compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Casa Santo Stefano most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Casa Santo Stefano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Santo Stefano have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casa Santo Stefano means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Casa Santo Stefano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Santo Stefano is inspected around two times per year on average.

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