Marina's Pizza and Pasta
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Marina's Pizza and Pasta has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Marina's Pizza and Pasta's latest score of 45 falls below the Tampa average of 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for all pizzas placed on time. Employee at a time mark at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aloe vera after the burn gel stored inside reaching cooler for 2 liter sodas. Operator remove aloe vera gel at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Educational packet with vomit and diarrhea cleanup has been emailed to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth store on top of handwashing sink by front counter service. Operator removed cloth at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open bottles of water stored on top of shelf over reach in coolers. Operator remove bottled water at a time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not identified to our segregated inside two door, reach in cooler, located adjacent to restrooms. Operator segregated and identified all personal foods at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage shelf over three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles in establishment not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 200+ppm chlorine. Operator diluted with water, tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. A few containers of cut tomatoes and shredded cheeses stored in reach-in cooler on hallway that customers have access to restrooms.
08B-63-4
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at dish room.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish room, operator provided paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
78
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large mixer head stored in handwash sink at dish room. Employee removed item from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened drinks stored over prep table and reach-in cooler in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
70
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: sliced ham 52 F, sliced salami 51 F, cooked pasta 51 F, sliced cheese 54 F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: Cold holding: sliced ham 43 F, sliced salami 42 F, cooked pasta 48 F, sliced cheese 42 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at dish washing room. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of pineapple stored with other canned food in food storage shelves. Operator segregated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink at front service counter.
29-20-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach-in cooler on hallway by the restroom. Observed cut tomato stored in the reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator about food protection.
08B-63-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 25ppm.
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marina's Pizza and Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marina's Pizza and Pasta on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marina's Pizza and Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marina's Pizza and Pasta.
How does Marina's Pizza and Pasta compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Marina's Pizza and Pasta most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Marina's Pizza and Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marina's Pizza and Pasta have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marina's Pizza and 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 Marina's Pizza and Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marina's Pizza and Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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