Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa
Last inspected:
14703 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa has accumulated 86 violations across 19 inspections since 2022, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, handwashing and hand-washing facility violations in at least 3 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in at least 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented in 2019 when a marked exit path in the dry storage area was found blocked. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 identified 2 high-priority violations (management awareness and proper hand/arm washing) along with additional violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa last inspected?
- Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa had?
- Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa find?
- Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 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.
- Has Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sweet Tomatoes (2019).
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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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