2 ALEX'S
7049 W WATERS AVE, TAMPA, FL 33634
License #3915566
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →2 ALEX'S in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 15, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 15, 2025 included 5 critical violations, 6 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing out in water at room temperature.employee moved to walk in cooler.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Spoke with operator on the importance of smoothing cleanable shelves
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked , next to triple sink , operator moved item blocking the sink to another area.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed block of cheese uncovered in walk in cooler , operator covered the item.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser unlabeled , Operator labeled bottle.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under triple sink attached to faucet missing vaunt breaker.spoke with operator the importance of using a vacuumed breaker.
- [08A-11-5] Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs over bottles of beer in reach in cooler with glass doors.operator moved items.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired May 2025
- [14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Used for sauce
- [11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with operator of the big six and sent educational packet to operator.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved food items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. -garlic in oil first temp 1:45 pm (76F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 28f -shredded cheese first temp 1:45 pm (55F - Cold Holding); 2nd temp 45f at 1:55 pm shredded ham first temp 1:45 (55F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 38f at 1:55 pm whole milk first temp 2:00 (46F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 43f at 2:57pm
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled , can opener solder with debris, operator cleaned can opener and blade. Cutting boards observed with mold like substance , operator discarded cutting board.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine , operator stated they will clean it .
- [08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat food in walk in operator moved items to the appropriate location.
- [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.employee drink in cooler operator removed Drink from cooler.
- [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves rusted in walk in cooler and ware washing area.
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