Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
945 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in St. Petersburg has accumulated 230 violations across 31 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.4 per visit. The restaurant has not faced emergency closures but shows a pattern of recurring compliance issues, particularly with food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and clean utensils. A disciplinary action in 2024 resulted in a $200 fine. Recent inspections from July 2024 through October 2025 document repeated warnings followed by callback compliance, indicating ongoing operational challenges.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
7.4
violations / inspection
7.4 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019062093 | $200.00 | Oct 15, 2019 | Tampa |
Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 5 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg had?
- Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg find?
- Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on October 1, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Bavaros Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria St Pete in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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