Don Rigatoni

219 S Packwood Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Don Rigatoni has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling tile missing”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Don Rigatoni on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled. Owner labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tiles missing in kitchen area.

36-36-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 78F. Owner emptied water and placed utensils at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor next to 3 compartment sink.

42-01-4

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor next to 3 compartment sink. Chef throw away mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop of individual ranch dressing packets inside reach in cooler on cooks line . Chef removed eggs and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has bags of shrimp inside it. Chef removed shrimp and properly stored it.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in side kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside freezer's in back kitchen area.

14-69-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Chef discarded employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Rigatoni last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Rigatoni on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Rigatoni?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Rigatoni.

How does Don Rigatoni compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Don Rigatoni most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Don Rigatoni's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Don Rigatoni have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Rigatoni 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 Don Rigatoni inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Rigatoni is inspected around two times per year on average.

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