La Casa Della Pasta
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
43
Score
Inspectors have visited La Casa Della Pasta eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
La Casa Della Pasta's latest score of 43 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over Ready to eat capers inside Walk in cooler. Raw chicken, raw calamari, raw veal stored over raw beef and rock candy in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated raw items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-43-2
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/ 5 employees working, no CFM present. CFM arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled water stored inside front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated water to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
43
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat pasta in reach-in cooler adjacent to oven Corrected observed employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled on shelf under grill top Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above back door
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observe at container of oil on floor near back door Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris and mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt with no label on shelf on cookline corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal over cooked short rib in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
74
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg over cook noodle reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Cold holding: cook noodles 63 f operator placed in freezing 2nd temp **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Caramel topping. Sysco 1 can **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 6-15-23 plans remodeled. Observed ice machine at bar station no hand washing sink at bar. Employees stated they do use ice machine to scoop ice. Discussed with employees to remove the ice machine or purchase a self dispensing ice machine. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. At bar observed ice machine. Employees state that the ice is scooped into the glasses per customers orders. Not on plans **Warning**
31A-12-4
52
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.provided by email
11-27-4
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. Provided by email
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: ricotta cheese 48 f half/ half creamer 47 held over night in reach in cooler by service window. No temperatures taken. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cook beef sauce lasagna in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: ricotta cheese 48 f half/ half creamer 47 held over night in reach in cooler by service window. No temperatures taken. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To fill up bowls with water **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a bar area that has no hand washing sink. Operator stated they don't have people sit at the bar area the drink bottles are handed to the tables. Dish machine added the hand washing sink in back kitchen is a long prep table with hand washing sink. 2 reach in coolers by service window. Cooks line has 2 ovens and stove and hot warmers steam table mop sink Is out side the back of the restaurant. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a bar area that has no hand washing sink. Operator stated they don't have people sit at the bar area the drink bottles are handed to the tables. Dish machine added the hand washing sink in back kitchen is a long prep table with hand washing sink. 2 reach in coolers by service window. Cooks line has 2 ovens and stove and hot warmers steam table mop sink Is out side the back of the restaurant. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested two times at 106 f **Warning**
16-53-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Celery over salad dressings walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish in hand washing sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Casa Della Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Casa Della Pasta on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Casa Della Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Casa Della Pasta.
How does La Casa Della Pasta compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
La Casa Della Pasta most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has La Casa Della Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Casa Della Pasta have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Casa Della Pasta 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 La Casa Della Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Casa Della Pasta is inspected around three times per year on average.
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