Pizzeria Dona Tata

8310 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33615

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2024

Score

High Risk

Pizzeria Dona Tata has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 1, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Pizzeria Dona Tata's 45 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees exited the food truck, then engaged to make pizza after returned without changing her gloves and washing her hands. Discussed with operator about hand washing technique and gloves changing procedures. **Warning**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Claudia Betancourt. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yanela Ramirez. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. 1 food employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach-in cooler. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Pizza doughs storage shelves. **Warning**

14-25-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

50-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt bins. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Aug 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizzeria Dona Tata last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Dona Tata on file is from Oct 1, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Pizzeria Dona Tata compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Pizzeria Dona Tata most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Pizzeria Dona Tata's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pizzeria Dona Tata have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pizzeria Dona Tata 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.

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