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THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE

2901 BUSCH BLVD STE 1020, TAMPA, FL 33603

License #3918322

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️
78 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
July 30, 2026 · 14 findings · 2 critical
Routine - Food
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1
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The latest inspection on July 30, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 8 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat sitting out on prep table to thaw. Discussed proper thawing methods with operator.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has soiled blade.
  • [33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep area by toaster. Employee removed phone.
  • [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in corner by triple sink. Discussed with operator need for cleaning of that area later today.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over rte items on cook line. Operator moved sausage to cooler underneath.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in back room no paper towels. Employee loaded paper towels in dispenser.
  • [33-08-4] Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Dumpster not located on solid pad. Talked to maintenance guy about getting the waste management company to move.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and cheese in small reach in cooler in front. Employee moved items to back cooler.
  • [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 had proof of training but they could not find training certs for other employees.
  • [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • [36-73-4] Floor and wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep area.
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