Devito Italian Specialties
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2023, Devito Italian Specialties has 11 inspections in the public record. Devito Italian Specialties was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Devito Italian Specialties' latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee missing for 1 employee **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Same **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Marcos Tutasig **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Tim rogers **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee missing for 1 employee **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Still observed **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
82
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat foods reach in Cooler on cooks line **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line facing electrical panel ambient air temperature 50F Cold holding: raw salmon 47F Alfredo 46F meat sauce 47F cut tomatoes 48F butter 47F shrimp scampi 49F held less than 4 hours discussed with chef to ice bath the foods in cooler chef adjusted the temperature on the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 employee missing for 1 employee **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Marcos Tutasig **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 on duty bartender, dishwasher,line cook ,chef **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat balls on sheet tray not dated walk in cooler made less than 7 days **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling up buckets with water hand washing sink on cooks line **Warning**
31A-11-4
45
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 2025-04-11: No proof **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 51 f chef states cooler door has been open a lot and multiple cooling process of cooked noodles and potatoes and rice are loaded up onto speed rack cooked today. Discussed with employee to add ice to all foods under time control safety. Chef stated that the repair man is coming today **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in the dish washing sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straw in hand washing sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area employee restocked **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Tuna in the reach in cooler not removed from packaging. **Warning**
06-09-1
50
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and drains under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In standing water, employee turned cold running water back on.
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
23-03-4
78
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cooks line have stains and are no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory i emailed operator consumer advisory it was hung before inspection was completed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over cooks line have dust buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Hood filters have no drip pan there is a cloth where drip pan should be.
14-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of Vitamin water stored underneath reach in cooler on cooks line.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting on the floor by door leading to bathroom's.
42-01-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Devito Italian Specialties last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Devito Italian Specialties on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Devito Italian Specialties?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Devito Italian Specialties.
How does Devito Italian Specialties compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Devito Italian Specialties most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Devito Italian Specialties' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Devito Italian Specialties have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Devito Italian Specialties 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 Devito Italian Specialties inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Devito Italian Specialties is inspected around four times per year on average.
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