How many health inspections has AMARETTO RISTORANTE had?

AMARETTO RISTORANTE has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has AMARETTO RISTORANTE ever been shut down?

No, AMARETTO RISTORANTE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at AMARETTO RISTORANTE?

The most frequently cited violations at AMARETTO RISTORANTE are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Adequate lighting.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

AMARETTO RISTORANTE

2501 TAMPA BAY BLVD STE B, Tampa, FL 33607

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: AMARETTO RISTORANTE INC · License: SEA3916703

AMARETTO RISTORANTE in Tampa, FL has 23 inspections on record with 128 total violations (5.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

128Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 15, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Apr 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Jul 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

May 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Aug 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Feb 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 13, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 8, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

AMARETTO RISTORANTE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has AMARETTO RISTORANTE had?: AMARETTO RISTORANTE has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has AMARETTO RISTORANTE ever been shut down?: No, AMARETTO RISTORANTE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at AMARETTO RISTORANTE?: The most frequently cited violations at AMARETTO RISTORANTE are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Adequate lighting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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