THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE
2901 BUSCH BLVD STE 1020, TAMPA, FL 33603
License #3918322
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Mixed Health Record
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THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 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 July 30, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 14 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 10 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 30, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has soiled blade.
- [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.
- [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- [36-73-4] Floor and wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep area.
- [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.
- [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/
- [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.
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