Dunedin, Pinellas County

BAMBINO PIZZA

2028 BAY SHORE BLVD, Dunedin, FL 34698

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Dunedin
County
Pinellas
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
11

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 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 24527295

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license being expired since 02/01/26. Establishment is open and operating. Manager was able to show proof of payment and receipt. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 24527294

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Joanna N. manager's certification expired on 03/22/26. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24527296

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. Observed expired employee training. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24527293

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

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24289527

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 24289528

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink across from white stand alone freezer on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 24289525

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed and printed out the person in charge DBPR Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090) to fill out for Pizza slices. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Form has been fill out. Discussed filling out Time as a Public Health Control written procedures for pizza slices with operator during callback inspection. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24289526

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24289529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Time Extended

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 24275008

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw ground beef inside walk in cooler. Item moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24275013

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. See stop sale. Pizza slices not time stamped. Person in charge time stamped pizza slices for 12:45pm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24275012

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. Emailed and printed out the person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form in Spanish. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24275011

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris.

31B-02-4

Detail 24275010

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink across from white stand alone freezer on cook line.

22-38-5

Detail 24275009

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. The person in charge called her daughter during the inspection to purchase sanitizer. The owner brought a bottle of quaternary sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 24275005

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed and printed out the person in charge DBPR Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090) to fill out for Pizza slices. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 24275007

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink next to single door cold holding cooler at expo window at kitchen entrance. Person in charge put a roll of paper towels at hand sink. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24275015

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 24275014

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 24275006

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink across from white stand alone freezer on cook line.

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 23774610

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Dayquil stored in the kitchen near plates. Employee relocated. Corrected On-Site

22-38-5

Detail 23774611

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Asked the operator what they are using to sanitize dishes and food contact surfaces. The operator showed me bleach that does not state on the bottle that it is safe for food contact surfaces. Operator was able to go to the store and purchase the correct sanitizer during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 23774612

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels by the 3 compartment sink. Paper towel dispenser broken at one handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator stocked handwash sinks. Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-11-4

Detail 23475317

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dining room floor is concrete. Operator had damaged tile during hurricanes Helene and Milton. All tiles have been pulled up in the dining room. Operator has plans to make floors smooth and easily cleanable. Window in the kitchen was broken during the storms and the window has been temporarily covered with plywood.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

02C-01-5

Detail 22675405

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta 2-16-24, see stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 22675406

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked pasta dated 2-16-24 in walk in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 22675404

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink.

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22421545

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 45F held on the counter. Operator placed sauce in refrigerator.

14-09-4

Detail 22421548

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Round cutting board in prep area.

29-18-4

Detail 22421546

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Prep area of kitchen missing drain cover.

12B-07-4

Detail 22421547

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved opened employee beverage from the prep table. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22421549

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle containing food that was removed from it's original container not labeled with common name.

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21930391

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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events

11-26-1

Detail 21930390

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. Discussed and provided employee agreement

53B-10-4

Detail 21930389

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Safe Staff certificate missing Date

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21650182

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce on counter for less than 4 hours 60F. Operator placed sauce in cooler

02C-02-5

Detail 21650181

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- lasagna not dated. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 21650183

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21650180

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle on cooks line. Discussed the importance of labeling all foods removed from its original container.

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 21006757

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical on cutting board Spray bottle of chemical next to pizza pans Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21006755

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beverage Pitcher in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21006756

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, pasta, meatballs no date mark. Operator was able to determine prep date and date marked accordingly

12B-07-4

Detail 21006758

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of soda on ledge of prep Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 21006759

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment stored outside in enclosed area next to walk in cooler.

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 20798788

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20798787

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secured in kitchen near soda bib station

50-09-4

Detail 20798784

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired 2021 license

40-06-5

Detail 20798783

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hair brush stored on dry storage shelf Observed lotion and chest rub stored on prep table in kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 20798786

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer #1 and #2

33-31-5

Detail 20798785

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment and tools stored outside back door across from walk-in cooler