Tampa, Hillsborough County

PISCO BAR & RESTAURANT

7507 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa, FL 33604

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24542634

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over empanadas in reach in cooler. Operator had employee move chicken duringninspectionnn Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24542636

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler door handles at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Detail 24542635

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24172744

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator had employee move chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24172743

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

23-24-4

Detail 24172745

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers door handles are soiled at time of inspection.

36-73-4

Detail 24172747

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in kitchen around equipment at time of inspection.

10-20-4

Detail 24172748

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on lower oven door handle at time of inspection.

12B-13-4

Detail 24172746

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in coolers in prep room. Operator removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 23751072

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23751073

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

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 23668406

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 23668404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 23668403

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 23668405

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In service area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23637821

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setting up 3 compartment sink

03B-01-6

Detail 23637820

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 127 F and cooked chicken 129 F. Operating placing rice in microwave and chicken on stove to reheat. The warmer was accidentally shut off. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23637816

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine soiled in service area

14-09-4

Detail 23637822

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23637817

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 23637815

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near dish machine Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 23637814

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

10-20-4

Detail 23637818

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

16-46-4

Detail 23637819

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

21-12-4

Detail 23637823

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In service area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

02C-02-5

Detail 23368421

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23368426

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

36-24-5

Detail 23368425

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near walk-in-cooler

14-42-4

Detail 23368422

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

21-04-4

Detail 23368420

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

35B-02-4

Detail 23368419

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Stored in front kitchen area over large cooking equipment

36-65-5

Detail 23368423

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 23368424

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 22928433

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Time Extended

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

53A-01-7

Detail 22803078

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rodil Alberto Morales manager on duty Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22803074

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in kitchen area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-5

Detail 22803079

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near service area. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22803076

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22803072

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22803073

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-freezer in prep area lid has installation exposed Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22803075

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in service area Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22803077

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

45-04-4

Detail 22803080

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed operator cooking large quantities of pork on burner with out hood located next to walk-in-cooler Repeat Violation

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 22502028

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 22502032

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in hand sink at service area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22502034

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In both prep area hand sinks.

11-26-1

Detail 22502031

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.

14-09-4

Detail 22502030

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22502027

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

12B-12-5

Detail 22502029

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cooksline

12B-02-4

Detail 22502024

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee open food in service area. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22502026

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Near 3 compartment sink

21-04-4

Detail 22502033

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-12-4

Detail 22502025

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 22027072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Time Extended

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 17

41-07-4

Detail 22025467

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine on top shelf of prep table Warning

22-41-4

Detail 22025460

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 22025465

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator came inside kitchen from taking out garbage and no hand wash before putting on gloves Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 22025466

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22025472

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (45 F - Cold Holding); Chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); Fish (46 F - Cold Holding); Operator is placing bags of ice on potentially hazardous foods inside stove low reach-in-coolers. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22025461

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from kitchen area near swinging door and dish machine. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22025462

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher inside hand sink near service area. Hand sink at bar area had a large plugged in insect repellent machine inside hand sink Warning

31A-12-4

Detail 22025459

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in kitchen. Only hand sink in kitchen area is not operating with cold or hot water. The other hand sink in the kitchen area per plans on file was removed by the dish machine. Hand sink at bar area plumbing pipe is leaking cold water on the floor when operating and no hot water. Hand sinks at both service areas are not operating with cold or hot water. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22025458

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink near service area not operational. Hand sink in back kitchen area near service area not operational. All hand sinks ran for more than 3 mins at 82 F. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22025464

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22025457

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

40-06-5

Detail 22025463

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse on top shelf with food in kitchen area Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22025471

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

21-04-4

Detail 22025456

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22025468

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Only hand sink in kitchen area is not operating with cold or hot water. The other hand sink was removed by the dish machine. Hand sink at bar area plumbing pipe is leaking water on floor when on and no hot water. Hand sinks at both service areas are not operating with cold or hot water. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22025470

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go cups on floor ear Service Area Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22025469

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. No sanitizing solution bucket available Warning

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 15

31A-09-4

Detail 21675494

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large trash can on prep line Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21675488

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 21675497

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near front kitchen area door.

27-16-4

Detail 21675490

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink near prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 21675489

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

12B-12-5

Detail 21675495

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21675491

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21675492

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer

14-42-4

Detail 21675485

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21675493

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cooksline

29-08-4

Detail 21675498

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on prep line. Repeat Violation

25-09-4

Detail 21675487

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Box of to go lids on floor in service area Corrected On-Site

16-25-5

Detail 21675499

Basic - Warewashing 3 compartment sink located outdoor back kitchen area.

21-12-4

Detail 21675486

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counters in back kitchen area Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21675496

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers on top shelf not labeled

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 20973718

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large trash can on prep line. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20973719

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

14-42-4

Detail 20973714

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

10-20-4

Detail 20973715

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

21-04-4

Detail 20973716

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep area near microwave

22-08-4

Detail 20973717

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooksline

29-08-4

Detail 20973720

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Main water pipe not connected at hand sink on prep line.

21-12-4

Detail 20973721

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 20587709

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and food debris in kitchen area. Observed cove molding missing in back kitchen area. Observed floor tile missing by front dinning area storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 20587708

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused three compartment sink and prep table stored outside by mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20587707

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in dry storage not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

53A-03-7

Detail 20425873

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luis Villanueva ServeSafe 2/17/2016 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

02B-04-5

Detail 20425876

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ceviche prepared with raw fish not identified as raw ingredient on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ceviche prepared with raw fish not identified as raw ingredient on menu. Violation must be complied by 10/10/21 Time Extended Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20425872

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water supply was shut off for handwash sink in kitchen next to tall glass reach in cooler. Operator turn on water supply at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20425878

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and food debris in kitchen area. Observed cove molding missing in back kitchen area. Observed floor tile missing by front dinning area storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20425877

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in disrepair on tall glass reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 20425874

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers in dish area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 20425875

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused three compartment sink and prep table stored outside by mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20425871

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in dry storage not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 17

10-05-5

Detail 20420321

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils on cooks line stored in standing temping at 81°. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 20420328

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of RAID household spray at bar area on floor. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20420325

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat cut lettuce in walk In cooler. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20420330

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in reach in cooler door hinges on cooks line. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20420323

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luis Villanueva ServeSafe 2/17/2016 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 20420320

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with garbage can in kitchen next to reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved can at time of inspection. Observed handwash sink behind bar with items stored inside. Operator moved items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 20420332

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ceviche prepared with raw fish not identified as raw ingredient on menu. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20420336

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provide for handwash sink by kitchen entrance. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20420335

Intermediate - Water supply was shut off for handwash sink in kitchen next to tall glass reach in cooler. Operator turn on water supply at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20420329

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice machine with mold like substance. Ice machine located front dinning area inside storage room. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20420331

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and food debris in kitchen area. Observed cove molding missing in back kitchen area. Observed floor tile missing by front dinning area storage area. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20420333

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in disrepair on tall glass reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20420327

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottled water stored on floor next to reach in cooler in dining room. Observe box of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20420334

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20420324

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers in dish area. Repeat Violation Warning

33-31-5

Detail 20420322

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused three compartment sink and prep table stored outside by mop sink. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20420326

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in dry storage not labeled. Warning