Vino E Pasta

3603 Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Vino E Pasta stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooked pasta in hand wash sink in dish room at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in walk in and reach in coolers not labeled at time of inspection. Lasagna

02C-02-5

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last date served not marked on tags kept in kitchen at time of inspection.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal mixing bowl in hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection. Employee moved bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and charger on table next to clean plates at time of inspection. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and lamb chops stored over heavy cream in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs and lamb to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket store in kitchen hand wash sink. Employee removed bucket during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on kitchen equipment at time of inspection

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets torn on reach in coolers in kitchen at time of inspection

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of Romano cheese on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vino E Pasta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vino E Pasta on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vino E Pasta?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vino E Pasta.

How does Vino E Pasta compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Vino E Pasta most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Vino E Pasta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vino E Pasta have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vino E Pasta 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 Vino E Pasta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vino E Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.

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