Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut turkey and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
82
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked mushrooms 48 F, cut ham 51 F, cooked sausage 50 F, Per operator items were but in reach in cooler between 12-12:30 pm. Time temped 3:15 pm. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature. Ambient cooling thermometer reads 50 F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut turkey and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. with yellow liquid under Handwash sink in kitchen. Manager labeled at time of inspection walk. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt in kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
58
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: sausage 63 F, Per manager sausage was put in reach in cooler at 10 am and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Time temped 2:20 pm.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: sausage 63 F, Per manager sausage was put in reach in cooler at 10 am and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Time temped 2:20 pm.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in walk in cooler and multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid under handwash sink in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over bulk sugar in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to soda boxes. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
47
Feb 18, 2025
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
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at handwash sink in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in yeast container.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over bulk seasoning in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
70
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and ham in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over pizza dough in reach in cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by ice machine in kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings, mozzarella cheese and multiple items in walk in cooler not labeled.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear and yellow liquid in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near ice machine in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cheese and dough on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
47
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles above sugar, salt **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. PIC knew time and marked pizzas **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw sausage 68, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Inspector spoke to employee. Employee handled ready to eat pizza with bare hands **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Sent paperwork to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-90-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed PIC and operator paperwork **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in yeast container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin cooler and front line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor
25-05-4
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa.
How does Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa 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 Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Villa Rina Pizza of Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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