Pisco Express Carrollwood
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
29
Score
Across the available record, Pisco Express Carrollwood has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Pisco Express Carrollwood's 29 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands at handwashing sink and then dried hands on apron.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled dirty wiping cloths, then proceeded to wear clean gloves without first washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed one employee on front line cook handle dirty towels, and proceed to touch single service takeout container without first washing hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. One employee rinsing a food contact container at prep sink, but not sanitize. Discuss proper wash, rinse and sanitizing process with employee when cleaning. Employee set up three compartment sink with Quaternary ammonia to sanitize food contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw pork. Raw chicken stored over raw pork all inside walk-in cooler. Employee relocate all raw chicken into an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed one employee wash hands at three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.
22-02-4
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. No reporting agreement for Sara T., Zenoa Y. Employee signed reported agreement at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Two boxes of lime, not stored 6 inches off the floor inside walk-in cooler. 10 cases of plastic soda bottles stored on floor in dry storage room. One case of oil stored on floor in dry storage room. Employee relocated oil to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-47-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individually package desserts: chocolate cake, flan, Tres, leches, and cheesecake not labeled inside dining room reach in cooler.
02D-03-4
29
Dec 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Some equipment missing in remodeled plan. Missing: Reach in cooler listed as a fryer, adjacent to bar area next to hand washing sink. Reach in cooler next to fryer in kitchen area. Ice machine inside storage room. Walk in freezer inside of Walk in cooler. Inspector contacted plan reviewer and updated plans during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles on shelf adjacent to mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 cases of bottled sodas and water stored on floor beneath bar area.
08B-38-4
78
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
May 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw salmon then handled cooked white rice without washing hands.
12A-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hangs on dry food storage shelf at kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Jul 19, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour on floor at kitchen. Frozen shrimp at walk-in freezer. Various food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food at food prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops stored in standing water temped 121F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed children bicycle, roller skate shoes and toys stored in kitchen and food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the soda machine at self service station.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out food containers stored on floor at front service counter.
25-05-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pisco Express Carrollwood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pisco Express Carrollwood on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pisco Express Carrollwood?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pisco Express Carrollwood.
How does Pisco Express Carrollwood compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pisco Express Carrollwood most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pisco Express Carrollwood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pisco Express Carrollwood have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pisco Express Carrollwood 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 Pisco Express Carrollwood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pisco Express Carrollwood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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