Tua Pasta
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
78
Score
Tua Pasta has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Tua Pasta's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler shelled eggs and a bucket of margarine. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of onions on the floor inside the walk in cooler. The onions removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on the ledge of the ice machine. Was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables (strawberries) washed prior to preparation and placed back into the container that it was purchased in. The operator washed the strawberries and placed in a clean stainless steel container. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage with pink liquid inside a styrofoam cup on the cutting board while slicing strawberries. The beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in cooler door. Flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
14-11-5
67
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside the mop bucket with water. Mop was remfrom out of the water. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wine glass inside the hand washing sink on the front counter. Wine glass was taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **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. **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. Provided a copy by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Provided a copy by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook l8ne. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage syrup rack in the kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4
55
Dec 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Currently ownership has applied for license, but is pending plan review submission in order to obtain license **Warning**
50-08-7
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. Establishment added pasta maker, prep table, hand sink and display area for customer viewing in the dining area of the restaurant **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tua Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tua Pasta on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tua Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tua Pasta.
How does Tua Pasta compare to other restaurants in Bartow?
Tua Pasta most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.
Has Tua Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tua Pasta have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tua Pasta means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tua Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tua Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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