Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
14306 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618Esposito's Italian Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 269 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 9 per visit. The facility was shut down once for fly activity. Disciplinary actions resulted in $400 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show repeated administrative complaints and callbacks between 2021 and 2024, with violations consistently in the 11-20 range, though the most recent October 2025 inspection documented 13 violations with 4 high-priority citations.
Most recent closure: July 1, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021035495 | $400.00 | Jul 1, 2021 | Tampa |
Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections63 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 7, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa last shut down?
- Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa was last shut down on July 1, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 7, 2025 with 13 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa been fined?
- Espositos Italian Restaurant in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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