Bartow, Polk County

TUA PASTA

315 E MAIN ST, Bartow, FL 33830

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 26, 2025
City
Bartow
County
Polk
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

42-01-4

Detail 23662672

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside the mop bucket with water. Mop was remfrom out of the water. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

40-06-5

Detail 23321926

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Gray and white jacket , black apron on the dry storage rack. The items was removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23321924

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Kosher salt in the dry storage area.

16-46-4

Detail 23321927

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf across from the kitchen/dishwasher area.

24-17-4

Detail 23321925

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher using a wiping cloth to dry utensils. Informed the employee to let the utensils air dry. The utensils was washed, rinsed and air dried. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22638112

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. Provided a copy by email Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22638106

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wine glass inside the hand washing sink on the front counter. Wine glass was taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22638107

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22638111

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

11-26-1

Detail 22638108

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 a copy by email Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22638109

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage syrup rack in the kitchen. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22638110

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook l8ne. Warning

Feb 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 21628542

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Currently ownership has applied for license, but is pending plan review submission in order to obtain license Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21628541

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment added pasta maker, prep table, hand sink and display area for customer viewing in the dining area of the restaurant Warning