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2506 W COLUMBUS DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested less than 100ppm. Operator remade sanitizer, retested 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of queso 114 F stored in an empty pan in the steam table. Operator reheated on stove, re temped 171 F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser spray bottle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt bin. Operator removed scoop.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table. Operator removed drink.
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JIMBO'S PIT BAR B Q

4103 W KENNEDY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on lower door handle on meat warmer at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection

210 E DAVIS BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. To unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored on shelf over two compartment sink.
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. No proof of training for one front line cook and one prep cook.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle stored on kitchen prep table next to kitchen entrance. Manager removed bottle water at time of inspection.

3832 S DALE MABRY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operation open and serving public.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

ABC PIZZA HOUSE

1242 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee in side wait area brought dirty dishes to warewashing area and washed hands for approximately 3 seconds. Discussed proper handwashing with manager.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches by back door. Discussed with manager. Pest control to come out later today.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. In side wait area server brought dirty dishes to warewashing area and then took salads out of reach in cooler to serve without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing with manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in side wait area used to dump ice. Discussed not using hand wash sink for anything other than hand washing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
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BEANIES BAR SPORTS GRILL

2002 S US HWY 41, RUSKIN · Hillsborough County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheddar Cheese 60 F- retemp 50F, cut tomatoes 64 F- retemp 50 F on counter since 11am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar Cheese 60 F- retemp 50F, cut tomatoes 64 F- retemp 50 F on counter since 11am. Discarded at time of inspection.
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. Dish machine tested 0ppm, employee primed tested 50 ppm chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from dish machine. Replaced at 5pm of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and soda gun.
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BLUE A TAMPA BISTRO

1001 N WESTSHORE AVENUE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Live, small flying insects found. 8 live flies flying around dump sink at bar.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 packs of raw salmon fillets and 9 packs of Mahi filets in sealed reduced oxygen packages thawed in walk-in cooler. 3 packs of raw salmon filets in sealed reduced oxygen packages thawed in reach-in cooler at cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nuzzle soiled with black slimy substance at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at food prep area in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as dump sink at bar. Observed a steam pan with ice cubes stored in handwash sink. Employee removed steam pan.
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2502 W COLUMBUS DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over a bucket of sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings, cooked pork and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled water stored on shelf over reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator removed drink.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken wings, cooked chicken and various food in walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin.
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6010 CR 579 UNIT A, SEFFNER · Hillsborough County

Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front doors to building have a gap.

BHIMAVARAM RUCHULU

10938 N 56 ST, TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County

Cutting boards still stained.
Items still not labeled correctly .
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

LA CUBANITA CAFE

723 W LUMSDEN RD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham (55F); Chorizo (55F). Operator placed items on ice. Discussed using time as a public health control,with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottles in dish pit hand sink. Operator removed bottles.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area.
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CANTEEN LAKELAND

1936 GEORGE JENKINS BLVD, DAIRY, LAKELAND · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cooler soiled

MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

209 E DAVIS BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas are stored inside a shopping bag on front line cook.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf next to walk-in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to blender near dish pit handwashing sink. Next to soda fountain. On shelf for bag in box soda syrups. Employee removed all improperly stored chemical spray bottles at time of inspection.
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. Expired for Gustavo P. C.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf next to walk-in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to blender near dish pit handwashing sink. Next to soda fountain. On shelf for bag in box soda syrups.
Food stored on floor. One jug of oil stored on kitchen floor next to fryers. Employee relocated oil to an approved location at time of inspection.
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5300 W LUTZ LAKE FERN RD, LUTZ · Hillsborough County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced Turkey 8/12/26; cooked pork 8/13/26; Qeuso 8/4/26; in vertical reach in cooler in prep area.see stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sliced Turkey 8/12/26; cooked pork 8/13/26; Qeuso 8/4/26, in vertical rid in prep area.see stop sale
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Roach spray bottle on triple sink. Operator removed it
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double oven interior soiled with food debris and grease buildup
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on front counter with store food together, operator removed the drinks

220 E DAVID BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on reach in cooler behind server station and front line cook.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to ice machine.
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. Expired for all employees except for Nui and Bri.
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/ 5 employees currently working, no CFM present. 2 cooks, 2 waitstaff, 1 dishwasher.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to ice machine used for dumping ice.
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TRES AMIGOS CANTINA

2025 W BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

THINH AN KITCHEN & TOFU

8104 W WATERS AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A form has already been emailed to the manager during a previous inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards located on front line cook are soiled.
Call back not yet due until 10/21.
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of food are stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

5202 N NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Owner switched order.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pancake mix. Owner moved mix to different shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes in walk in cooler not date marked. Owner says they were cooked 2 days ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple prep tables in kitchen have lots of crumbs and debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front area used for storage.
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-170

4910 SPRUCE ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

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. 1 food employees training has been expired.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee working at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical switch on wall above dish machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees opened bottled drink stored in reach-in cooler over raw steaks and burger. Operator moved drink to office.

MOLLY MALONE'S IRISH PUB

304 E DAVIS BLVD STE E, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

4 live roaches located inside a liquor and glass cabinet at bar area. 1 live roach between bar area dish machine and cabinet. 1 live roach on floor
4 roach egg casings located on the underside on front line kitchen prep table for hot well warmers. 17 egg casings located inside the pilot box for the front line cook 6 top burner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of all reach in coolers are soiled in kitchen and bar area. Multiple front line equipment are soiled: convection oven, unused flat top grill, fryers and fryer baskets, cutting boards.
Floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
Hole in or other damage to wall. Located on wall adjacent to ice machine.
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7504 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of condensed milk dented.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Orange Home Depot bucket used to store marinara sauce in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spinach (51F - Cold Holding) spinach was prepared and put in walk in cooler previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cooked chicken wings(47F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (51F - Cold Holding) Discussed with owner ambient temp in walk in cooler showing at 47 F. All foods temped were prepared and stored in walk in cooler the prior day. Owner moved items to reach in cooler to cool down to proper temperature. She also is going to buy ice later today to add to items in walk in cooler. Spinach - see stop sale.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle submerged in large container of sugar.
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TAQUERIA EMANUEL

2800 N MCDILL AVE STE E, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked chicken and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler at storage area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drink.
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MAIKELS KITCHEN

3864 WATERS AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Observed one flying insect. Operator eradicated and discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter missing back flow preventer at mop sink and at hose outside in dumpster area.
Observed unwashed produce over milk and ready to eat food items. Educated operator to move produce.
Cutting boards still in use.
No hand wash sinks were installed at this time.
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THAI CHILLI PEPPER

228 OAKFIELD DR, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding rice 122, rice pot was not plugged in. Advised chef to reheat
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat produce. Raw shell eggs over broccoli in reach in cooler
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Next to dish machine and above dish machine 1 roach egg casing on prep table Soiled
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches next dishmachine 1 live roach on floor under dishmachine 1 live above dish machine
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer holding carrots
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