East Lake-Orient Park, Hillsborough County

STEFANOS PIZZA & PASTA

10203 E HWY 92, East Lake-Orient Park, FL 33610

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Apr 15, 2026
City
East Lake-Orient Park
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 24513327

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles stored over triple sink at time of inspection.

51-11-4

Detail 24513329

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks in dry storage not secured at time of inspection.

14-09-4

Detail 24513330

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting boards stored on prep table is grooved at time of inspection.

24-08-4

Detail 24513328

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked plastic food containers stored of shelves at time of inspection.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 24070646

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored on shelf with bread. Employee removed container to separate shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24070638

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1st temp at 3:40pm mozzarella cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Employee moved item to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. mozzarella cheese 2nd temp 4:15pm (55F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24070647

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen stained with old food debris.

41-17-4

Detail 24070643

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing blue liquid on shelf above 3 compartment sink, per employee it is degreaser. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24070642

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in front of house soiled with black mold-like substance

14-01-5

Detail 24070639

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used for dispensing yeast in reach in cooler next to mixer. Observed portion cup inside of container of salt underneath prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24070645

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not secured in dry foods storage in back of house.

32-12-6

Detail 24070641

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 24070640

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24070637

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table with steam table, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24070635

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee aprons in shelf with water and dry pasta in dry foods storage area in back of house. Observed employee speaker on prep table with pizza pans underneath. Observed employee keys on top of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24070636

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in back near grill soiled with grease and old food debris.

05-09-4

Detail 24070634

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in no reach in coolers throughout kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 24070644

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters, observed old food debris and grease underneath grill equipment. Observed soiled food debris and grease on the sides of kitchen equipment.

14-33-4

Detail 24070648

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in reach in cooler that holds pizza toppings across from pizza oven. Repeat Violation

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

41-22-4

Detail 23731936

High Priority - Observed a large bag of cat food stored on prep table next to large bags of flour in back kitchen area Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23731948

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked cheese pizza sitting out at room temperature 81. 30 mins to go for 4 hours out per Person In Charge. Discussed using time as a public health control form Corrective Action Taken

53A-04-6

Detail 23731947

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Todd Little Manager

16-37-1

Detail 23731938

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-02-5

Detail 23731939

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 23731945

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle with toxic chemicals stored on shelf with seasonings in back kitchen area Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23731943

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

14-09-4

Detail 23731942

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23731941

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-02-4

Detail 23731937

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking while portioning cooked pasta in bags. Discussed proper food preparation and handling with manager and operator.

40-06-5

Detail 23731946

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal jacket on prep table near hand sink in back kitchen area Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23731944

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-33-4

Detail 23731940

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass reach-in-cooler in back kitchen area

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

09-01-4

Detail 23382407

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. Observed operator using bare hands on burger bun. Discussed proper handling of ready to eat foods, employee health policy, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 23382404

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.

22-02-4

Detail 23382403

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards across from stove.

53B-13-5

Detail 23382410

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 23382409

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in glass reach-in-cooler

35B-01-4

Detail 23382402

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 23382405

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area

10-20-4

Detail 23382401

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 23382406

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

25-06-4

Detail 23382408

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed large box of to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area