Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria

2402 Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.

23-03-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop vegetables inside walk in cooler.

08A-04-5

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Lasagna stored in dirty pan inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

08B-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it. Owner removed dirty dish and placed at dishwasher.

31A-11-4

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. Gave operator updated education packets.

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. Lasagna cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside bottom of reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambiance air thermometer inside reach in coolers on cooks line.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

29-49-6

Nov 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 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. Gave operator clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled on cooks line.

23-03-4

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground beef stored overtop of unwashed avocado's inside walk in cooler. Employee removed avocados and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine 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 in kitchen area. Owner placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee cleaned out water from reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee added proper labeling to containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Employee placed hand washing sign at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria.

How does Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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