Pisco Bar & Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Pisco Bar & Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited six times.
Pisco Bar & Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator had employee move chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in kitchen around equipment at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on lower oven door handle at time of inspection.
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in coolers in prep room. Operator removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
May 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
86
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In service area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setting up 3 compartment sink
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 127 F and cooked chicken 129 F. Operating placing rice in microwave and chicken on stove to reheat. The warmer was accidentally shut off. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine soiled in service area
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In service area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near service area. **Warning**
27-16-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rodil Alberto Morales manager on duty **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-freezer in prep area lid has installation exposed **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in service area **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
58
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pisco Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pisco Bar & Restaurant on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pisco Bar & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pisco Bar & Restaurant.
How does Pisco Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pisco Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pisco Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pisco Bar & Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pisco Bar & Restaurant 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 Pisco Bar & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pisco Bar & Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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