Pedro & Cary
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Pedro & Cary has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Pedro & Cary's latest score of 74 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw liquid eggs over unwashed produce, operator moved items to correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand soap missing at handwashing sink next to triple sink , operator placed soap at hand sink . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table , operator moved the drinks to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
74
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medicine stored over and on service line prep table. Employee relocated all medicine to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cuban bread stored inside shopping bag, located in front service line prep table adjacent to espresso machine.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over Ready to eat soup, orange juice, and tomato sauce. Employee relocated beef to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken 109F at 10:42am reheat to 175F at 11:19am. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 cans of scented spray cans stored on service line dry storage shelf.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At service line adjacent to steam tables. In back kitchen adjacent to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Located on service line prep table. Employee relocated water bottle to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Magazines, check book, speaker systems stored on dry storage shelf adjacent to front service line espresso machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee without hair restraint while preparing food at front service line. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
33
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer handle soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front line Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Shelf over three compartment sink soiled with grease debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over jar of mayonnaise in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw steak during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can at three compartment sink. Operator relocated trash can during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer handle soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted consumer advisory during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and chicken in kitchen Reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of bottled stored on floor on front service line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front line Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Shelf over three compartment sink soiled with grease debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe three employees preparing food in kitchen without hair restraint. 2 Employees wore hair restraints during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-03-4
43
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Hunt's Tomato Paste on the floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
95
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pork reach in cooler back kitchen by three compartment sink. Operator removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200 ppm chlorine. Operator remade to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
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. Printed for employees and management to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink.
27-11-4
50
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Service line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pedro & Cary last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pedro & Cary on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pedro & Cary?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pedro & Cary.
How does Pedro & Cary compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pedro & Cary most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pedro & Cary's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pedro & Cary have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pedro & Cary 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 Pedro & Cary inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pedro & Cary is inspected around two times per year on average.
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