LOVE AT FIRST BITE TO GO

Name: LOVE AT FIRST BITE TO GO
Address: 1270 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33604, US
Rating: 89

1270 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 33604

License #3954335

89 Grade B / 100

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Latest inspection

February 12, 2026 · 12 findings · 3 critical

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LOVE AT FIRST BITE TO GO in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 7 critical, 5 major, 10 minor.

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March 4, 2025

The latest inspection on February 12, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler handles soiled with grease and debris. Exterior of the microwave soiled with grease.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Per operator, water was overflowing from potable water tank earlier because she forgot to shut off water hose while filling the tank. Operator dried floor at time of inspection.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. A bag of plastic soup containers stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster tails thawed in standing water at three-compartments sink. Operator moved to reach-in cooler.
[29-04-4] Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving the public at time of inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pieces of cooked chicken breast (109F - Hot Holding) and a pan of Alfredo sauce (109F - Hot Holding) stored on griddle top. Operator reheating at time of inspection: cooked chicken 173 F, Alfredo sauce 166 F.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 fryer baskets soiled with accumulated old burned food substance and grease.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of powder substance on prep table not labeled, employee labeled.
[22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator provided proper sanitizer before the completion of the inspection.
[29-04-4] Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs with mozzarella cheese and cooked pasta in reach in cooler by food truck entrance. Employee removed
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 1st temp 1:25pm (107F - Hot Holding), per operator food truck just opened at 12, rapidly reheating on stove. Alfredo sauce 2nd temp 1:47pm 166F. Operator placing Alfredo sauce and other food items on time.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed bowl of pasta sitting on hand washing sink, operator removed.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided copy of employee health agreement
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unknown chemical in unlabeled bottle, operator discarded.