Westchase, Hillsborough County

MARINA'S PIZZA AND PASTA

12121 W LINEBAUGH AVE, Westchase, FL 33626

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
May 7, 2026
City
Westchase
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 24563166

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aloe vera after the burn gel stored inside reach in freezer adjacent to restrooms. Operator remove aloe vera gel at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24563164

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice dispenser soiled with blank mold-like substance, located on soda fountain in dining room area.

41-17-4

Detail 24563162

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unlabeled chemical spray bottles stored next to three compartment sink.

22-20-5

Detail 24563165

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24563168

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 Drinks stored on top of shelf over front line, reaching cooler adjacent to ovens and stove top. Employee removed all personal drinks to an approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24563167

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked meatballs and cooked pizza dough inside walk-in cooler not covered. Manager covered all items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24563163

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles in establishment with sauces and liquids are not labeled. Repeat Violation

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 24453049

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aloe vera after the burn gel stored inside reaching cooler for 2 liter sodas. Operator remove aloe vera gel at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24453057

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. No time mark for all pizzas placed on time. Employee at a time mark at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24453055

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. Educational packet with vomit and diarrhea cleanup has been emailed to the operator.

31A-11-4

Detail 24453051

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth store on top of handwashing sink by front counter service. Operator removed cloth at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24453053

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

50-09-4

Detail 24453058

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24453054

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open bottles of water stored on top of shelf over reach in coolers. Operator remove bottled water at a time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24453056

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not identified to our segregated inside two door, reach in cooler, located adjacent to restrooms. Operator segregated and identified all personal foods at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24453052

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage shelf over three compartment sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 24453050

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles in establishment not labeled.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-27-4

Detail 23481982

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 200+ppm chlorine. Operator diluted with water, tested 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

16-33-4

Detail 23481983

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

36-03-4

Detail 23481985

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-63-4

Detail 23481984

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. A few containers of cut tomatoes and shredded cheeses stored in reach-in cooler on hallway that customers have access to restrooms.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-05-4

Detail 23101451

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish room, operator provided paper towel roll. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23101450

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at dish room.

36-03-4

Detail 23101449

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22635995

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.

31A-09-4

Detail 22635994

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large mixer head stored in handwash sink at dish room. Employee removed item from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 22635996

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22635993

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened drinks stored over prep table and reach-in cooler in kitchen.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 22198951

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of sliced black olives.

08A-05-6

Detail 22198948

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta in reach-in cooler. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22198950

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

36-03-4

Detail 22198945

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler door. Repeat Violation

08B-20-4

Detail 22198946

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed a dented canned sliced black olives stored with other canned food on dry storage shelf. Operator segregated for return. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22198947

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler handle covers broken.

23-03-4

Detail 22198949

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

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21713946

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 21713951

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pan stored over handwash sink at ware washing area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21713949

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 by email.

36-03-4

Detail 21713948

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21713947

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

08B-63-4

Detail 21713950

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Repeat Violation

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21233409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: sliced ham 52 F, sliced salami 51 F, cooked pasta 51 F, sliced cheese 54 F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: Cold holding: sliced ham 43 F, sliced salami 42 F, cooked pasta 48 F, sliced cheese 42 F. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 21233416

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31B-02-4

Detail 21233411

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at dish washing room. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 21233412

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler.

50-09-4

Detail 21233417

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

08B-20-4

Detail 21233415

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of pineapple stored with other canned food in food storage shelves. Operator segregated. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21233414

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21233410

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink at front service counter.

08B-63-4

Detail 21233408

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach-in cooler on hallway by the restroom. Observed cut tomato stored in the reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator about food protection.

21-07-4

Detail 21233413

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 25ppm.

Feb 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03F-02-5

Detail 20878886

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. Pizza slices at Service window not time marked but did determine time made at 11am to 3 pm discussed with operator to place time mark. Observed time mark. Corrected On-Site

12A-01-4

Detail 20878879

Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing.

02C-02-5

Detail 20878883

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

22-20-5

Detail 20878882

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 20878880

Basic - Air fan vents in walk in cooler soiled with dust.

14-09-4

Detail 20878885

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

08B-49-4

Detail 20878884

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food in reach in cooler by bathrooms . Not segregated.

23-03-4

Detail 20878881

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by grill top. Hood filters soiled. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 20652889

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

12A-29-4

Detail 20652887

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled paperwork from the file cabinet then returned to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures, employee washed hands at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20652883

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53B-14-5

Detail 20652891

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee training expired.

22-20-5

Detail 20652888

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20652885

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed license. Corrected On-Site

08B-20-4

Detail 20652892

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed a can of ground tomato deeply dented stored at dry storage with other canned food. Operator segregated and marked do not use. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20652884

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. Observed employee drink with no lid and no straw. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20652893

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20652890

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20652886

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bins. Repeat Violation