Rocca in Tampa
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323 W Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33602Rocca in Tampa has operated under elevated scrutiny over the past two years, with 17 inspections documenting 50 violations spanning employee health reporting, cooking temperatures, consumer advisories, and toxic substance control. Employee health reporting violations appeared in three separate findings during the most recent inspection on December 4, 2025, and employee health policy violations were cited in May 2025, indicating a pattern of non-compliance with employee illness and reporting requirements. Toxic substance control violations recurred across four inspections (December 2023, April 2024, December 2024), suggesting systemic issues with chemical storage or handling. The facility averaged 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. One disciplinary action resulted in a $160 fine. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rocca in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Rocca in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023011526 | $160.00 | Jan 10, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Rocca in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Rocca in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rocca in Tampa last inspected?
- Rocca in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rocca in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rocca in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Toxic substance control, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Rocca in Tampa had?
- Rocca in Tampa has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rocca in Tampa find?
- Rocca in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rocca in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Rocca in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Rocca in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Rocca in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Rocca in Tampa been fined?
- Rocca in Tampa has been fined a total of $160.00 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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