2 ALEX'S

Name: 2 ALEX'S
Address: 7049 W WATERS AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33634, US
Rating: 69.9

7049 W WATERS AVE, TAMPA, FL 33634

License #3915566

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69.9 Grade F / 100

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2 ALEX'S in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 30 total violations — 6 critical, 10 major, 14 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 18, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Soda machine.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 90 F on counter, employee began reheating.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of pasta on floor.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled. Employee began labeling at time of inspection.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand wash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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
[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.
[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.
[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
[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 .
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves rusted in walk in cooler and ware washing area.
[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.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Used for sauce
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink

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