Vino Simpatico

722 Pasadena Ave S, South Pasadena, FL 33707 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218182

B
Grade B
Safety score 80 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Oct 22 follow-up · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 22 follow-up, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)
    -8
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 29, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score80

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

3 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 29, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.

      Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Basic2

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.

      Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -sprayer arm in dish machine fell off Operator set up 3 compartment sink

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1