Oggi Italian
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
45
Score
Oggi Italian has been inspected seven times since 2022. Oggi Italian was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Oggi Italian's latest score of 45 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked chicken (67F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator states that it is used or discarded within 4 hours, no time control written procedures and time mark provided.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw bacons in walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of Tums stored on food shelf over food items in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked meatballs and other cooked food in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top soiled with accumulation of grease and food residues.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids and food containers cracked and used with food items in reach-in coolers and walk-in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs hanging on oven handle at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At kitchen by dish machine.
22-08-4
45
May 30, 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. Back of fryer has build of grease and old food debris. Cutting board has stains on reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink on front line has low water pressure.
27-19-4
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee soda stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef discarded soda. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of bread store on floor on front line. Staff removed and properly stored buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed Tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind fryer.
36-27-5
61
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler by back door has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in bar area has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating potato chips on front line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp stored in melted ice inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
08B-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer out back underneath stairs.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in small reach in cooler by back door. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beef inside walk in cooler is stored uncovered. Chef removed cooked meat from walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler by bar has deep groves and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on reach in cooler across from dishwasher. Chef removed cell phone and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board. Chef removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler by bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor in front of dishwasher.
29-19-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath dishwasher.
29-11-4
55
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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. Emailed operator most updated education packet with body fluid clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have buildup of rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 87F.
10-07-4
78
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
82
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen have stains and are no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oggi Italian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oggi Italian on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oggi Italian?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Oggi Italian.
How does Oggi Italian compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Oggi Italian most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Oggi Italian's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Oggi Italian 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 Oggi Italian 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 Oggi Italian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oggi Italian is inspected around two times per year on average.
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