Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa

Last inspected:

17004 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
Overview

Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms, a 198-seat permanent food service establishment in Tampa, has logged 24 inspections since 2016 with 105 total violations, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Recurring violations include toxic substance control (cited in at least 3 of the past 4 inspections), employee health policy violations (documented in at least 3 inspections), and food contact surface issues. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was documented on May 25, 2016. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 2 basic-level violations were cited; a prior inspection on January 20, 2026 issued a Warning for 9 violations including multiple toxic substance control citations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
105Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-05-25: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher closest to ice machine in red 'recharge' zone - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-27: Fire extinguisher closest to ice machine still with gauge in red 'recharge zone' **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher closest to ice machine in red 'recharge' zone

Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa last inspected?
Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Toxic substance control, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa had?
Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa find?
Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
Has Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Ciccio Cali Tampa Palms in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Ciccios California Tampa Palms (2016-2016).

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