Mazzaro Italian Market

14700 Terminal Blvd Gates 7-11, St Pete-Clearwater Intl Airport, Clearwater, FL 33762

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Mazzaro Italian Market stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.

Mazzaro Italian Market's latest score of 74 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect near front hand wash sink.

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

31A-09-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Only when Dishwasher running

29-03-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at left side **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager chained during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Raid in front at bar area under Hand washing sink. Manger moved. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-04-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At bar

29-18-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Half pans on drying rack.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher for cups at bar leaking water on floor. Manger cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat cheese in walk in fridge.

08B-17-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Behind ice machine

29-03-4

Apr 20, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and hair then scooped ice. Educated employee.

12A-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (45F - Cold Holding)employee discarded milk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs in microwave 74F. Employee reheated 169F. **Corrected On-Site**

03E-08-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slim on sodas gun in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by spray bottle . Employee removed spray bottle.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven soiled with debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in bucket out at bar. Employee removed wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mazzaro Italian Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mazzaro Italian Market on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mazzaro Italian Market?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mazzaro Italian Market.

How does Mazzaro Italian Market compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Mazzaro Italian Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Mazzaro Italian Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mazzaro Italian Market have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mazzaro Italian Market 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 Mazzaro Italian Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mazzaro Italian Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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