Gasparilla Eatery
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
35
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Gasparilla Eatery, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Gasparilla Eatery's latest score of 35 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken dated 07/23/2025 inside reach in cooler across from flattop grill. Employee discarded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cheese slices have mold inside reach in cooler on cooks line across from sauté station.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop mayonnaise and pancake batter inside reach in cooler across from flat top grill on cooks line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on left side of cooks line has stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids to carry out containers are not stored inverted overtop reach in cooler on cooks line.
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of both reach in coolers on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Roll of opened sausage sitting on shelves inside reach in cooler across from flattop grill on cooks line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops have sitting on floor by walk in cooler door.
42-01-4
35
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed chicken,beef inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No certificate for one employee. Employee stated handwashing lost his card.
53B-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer is soiled with old food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler is soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
61
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on left reach in cooler in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Gasket on front reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Nov 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
31B-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. Establishment serves eggs over medium with no consumer advisory. Emailed operator consumer advisory manager hung it up. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
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
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gasparilla Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gasparilla Eatery on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gasparilla Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gasparilla Eatery.
How does Gasparilla Eatery compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Gasparilla Eatery most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Gasparilla Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gasparilla Eatery have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gasparilla Eatery 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 Gasparilla Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gasparilla Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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