Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.
5802 ARMENIA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
- Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce on floor connected to sauce machine.
7329 W WATERS AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple soda nozzles at both soda fountains are soiled.
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at mop sink.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at drying rack adjacent to walk in cooler.
333 S FRANKLIN ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp tested 146F operator ran dishwashing machine cycles multiple times retested to 160F
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Lid containers in boxes on floor manager removed from floor
706 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, SEFFNER · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Hash browns missing time mark on board. Manager voluntarily discarded
- Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cinnamon twists stacked on top with no lid. Manager bagged up twists.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in warmers soiled with accumulated debris
7748 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw pork stored over unwashed tomatoes, french fries, and ready to eat onions inside walk in cooler.
- Raw shell eggs and raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk-in cooler.
- Multiple cutting boards in establishment are soiled.
- Multiple gaskets for coolers and freezers are soiled.
- Multiple bottles of employee bottled water are store on prep tables, shelves, and inside reach in coolers throughout establishment.
- +4 more violations →
11007 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to clean measuring pitcher. Operator removed sanitizer from the area.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soda fountain near drive through.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator filled soap during inspection
- Food stored on floor. Bag from bag in box beverage rack on floor.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- +1 more violations →
3858 SUN CITY CTR BLVD, RUSKIN · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Onion rings 77 F in fryer basket sitting over fryer. Discussed reheating onion rings.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoon not handle first. Manager placed handle first at time of inspection.
- Equipment in poor repair. Warmer gasket torn.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm, employee remade tested 200ppm.
- +4 more violations →
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD FC205, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- 4 live flies at ice machine area. 2 live flies at mop sink. 2 live flies in handwash sink at front service counter.
- A pan of cooked breaded chicken (49F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line.
- Stored food not covered. Cooked rice, egg rolls and raw chicken in walk-in cooler.
11244 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR, SEFFNER · Hillsborough County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glass cleaner stored above single service cups and lids. Manager removed
- Ice buildup in reach-in make line flip top unit by flat top grill.
- Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Final rinse gauge hot 170f. Should be reaching 180f.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up debris in reach in cooler gaskets and shelving on cold holding units.
117 HARBOR VILLAGE LN, APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County
- 1 live roach with plates near buffet table. 4 live roaches on cook line.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
- Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair throughout kitchen.
- Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken throughout kitchen.
- +1 more violations →
1441 E FLETCHER AVE #111, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop sour cream inside refrigerator in back kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored eggs.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on front line.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings in refrigerator in kitchen area.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice inside ice machine.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on front line.
1120 E FOWLER AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using three compartment sink, until dishwasher, is sanitizing properly.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at end of cooks line. Owner placed handwashing sign at handwashing sink.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board stored overtop 3 compartment sink has stains and is no longer cleanable.
- Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink on cooks line has no running water. Owner turned on water.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in dumpling station has a table blocking its access.
- +11 more violations →
302 KNIGHTS RUN # 130, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ready to eat dressings. Manager removed to proper storage
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna frozen not removed from packaging. Manager removed
25600 SIERRA CENTER BLVD, LUTZ · Hillsborough County
- Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched face with gloved hand, wiped hand on apron then put lettuce on top of burger, continued to wipe hands on apron. Discussed proper hand wash with operator and staff
- Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook - total hand wash time less than 10 seconds
2784 E FOWLER AVE UNIT A, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains on front line.
- Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in back kitchen area.
333 S FRANKLIN ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- No soap provided at handwash sink. By ware washing area. Manager restocked
3412 W BAKER ST UNIT B, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County
- Cook reach in cooler: cold holding: shelled eggs ambient cold holing 53f, American cheese 44f, Cooked rice 44f, raw chicken 44f, raw beef 44f, nacho cheese sauce 44f. Stop sale issued.
- Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Operator had sign showing 20% gratuity added to walk out tabs. Also impose surcharge on credit/debit cards that is not greater than our cost of acceptance. Discussed posting signage on menus or table tents.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks on cook line and hood system has built up dust and grease.
720 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SEFFNER · Hillsborough County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, cooked meats and cut cabbage slaw in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not dated
- Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled and fan covers soiled with debris.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled.
2778A E FOWLER AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 stored next to steamer in back kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored WD40.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of chemicals underneath cashier station.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup overtop grill in back kitchen area.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored on edge of mop sink. Chef properly stored mops.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Owner added proper labels to bottles
- +2 more violations →
1609 SUN CITY CENTER PLZ, SUN CITY CENTER · Hillsborough County
- Cart blocking hand wash sink at bar.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
10929 N 56 ST, TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw eggs being stored over ready to eat croissants and butter. Discussed proper storage.
4725 N NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
601 S HARBOUR ISLAND BLVD STE 104, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza station front line manager restocked
3309 LITHIA PINECREST RD, VALRICO · Hillsborough County
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly.
1901 W LUMSDEN RD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray hose dish room
10819 N 56 ST, TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over cucumbers in the walk in cooler.
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the establishment open and operating and preparing and selling food with an expired license. License expired on 02/01/26. Manager was able to pay during inspection.
- No soap provided at handwash sink next to the three compartment sink.
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee couldnt find certificates at the time of inspection.
- Ice buildup on reach-in walk-in freeze door frame.
- +2 more violations →
5103 E FOWLER AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the drink dispenser.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 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. Observed 1 employee working with no training. Discussed proper food handler training.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door to the walk in freezer not closing properly.
- +3 more violations →
2709 UNIVERSITY SQUARE DR STE 150, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer has grease buildup.a
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink.
- Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pizza baking pans have old food stuck to pans next to reach in cooler in kitchen area.