Garibaldi's Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Garibaldi's Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Garibaldi's Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Garibaldi's Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to large cutting boards are in main kitchen at time of inspection.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection.
24-08-4
82
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped items in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer located in main kitchen at time of walk in.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid opened at time of inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back prep room
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusty at time of inspection.
14-17-4
58
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with overhead protection.
08B-61-5
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back kitchen area
35B-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen area near prep table
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooksline
21-09-4
47
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Nov 28, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups on drain boards by 3 compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with dust and grease and dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-61-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garibaldi's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garibaldi's Restaurant on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garibaldi's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Garibaldi's Restaurant.
How does Garibaldi's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Garibaldi's Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Garibaldi's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Garibaldi's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Garibaldi's Restaurant 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 Garibaldi's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garibaldi's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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