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.
19024 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp, fried chicken, cooked pasta noodles without date marking. Discussed with manager how and when to date mark their ready to eat products.
- Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife being stored in between table and pull top reach in cooler. Employee moved.
302 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over prepared vegetables in reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator moved beef to lower shelf.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food items in kitchen not date marked at time of inspection
- 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. Observed all employee food handler training is expired at time of callback.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket repaired with scotch type clear tape at time of inspection. Dumpling filling and dough reach in cooler door.
- Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection.
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17951 N DALE MABRY HWY, LUTZ · Hillsborough County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust All drawers gasket soiled and food debris buildup in reach in cooler in front
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under triple sink and dish washer
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no hair restraint while engaging food preparation. Manager asked them to put hats on.
25264 STATE RD 54, LUTZ · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in cook line
3650 MIDTOWN DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee went to dining area, came back in kitchen then put on gloves to cook omelette for customer without washing first. Discussed with operator about proper handwashing and gloves changing techniques.
- No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to first aid box in kitchen. No paper towel at handwash sink in omelette station. Operator provided at time of inspection.
- Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked meatballs and queso in walk-in cooler.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at omelette station.
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4008 N 34 ST STE A, 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.
- 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. 2 food employees.
- 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.
- Discussed plans with plan reviewer Chris. No plans have been submitted. still observed the bar being added at dining area of the establishment. Observed a double door sandwich prep cooler with time/temperature control for safety food, a prep table with sandwich press grill and meat slicer, a freezer with multiple flavors of ice cream in the newly added bar area. Establishment added a handwashing sink that wasnt there before.
- Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
5137 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- 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. Not available for 2 employee trainings
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager stated that they are currently out of chlorine test strips.
6302 E M LUTHER KING BLVD STE 480, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Increased seating from 0 to 75.
- Per plan reviewer Duke establishment has reapplied for a seating license but needs to submit plans. Per supervisor Rocci A. 30 day is extension given.
- Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Increased seating from 0 to 75.
7228 DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 white cutting board on front line is soiled.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. One bag of shredded lettuce not date marked inside front line reach in cooler.
- Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1 white cutting board on front line with cut marks.
10444 STELLING DR, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Mac and cheese in walk in cooler not date marked.
- Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chicken container cracked.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink.
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans not inverted, employee inverted at time of inspection.
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3206 N 40TH ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
535 E BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in shopping bag in reach in cooler. Operator ran out of food grade bags.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler. Operator placed dates on items prepared 8/22.
3503 W BAKER ST, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled, eggs, stored over uncooked potatoes, whole limes, and whole avocados. Manager moved
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler shredded mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to another cooler.
4221 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 droppings, under the 3 compartment sink area. The operator swept up the droppings and sanitized the area.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener is soiled.
- Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, under the hand sink at the front counter. 1 dead roach, under the prep table at the front counter. The operator swept up the dead roach and sanitized the area.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar area. Provided the operator with a hand washing sign.
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6765 LAND O LAKES BLVD, LAND O' LAKES · Pasco County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with grease buildup. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease buildup
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled, grease buildup in kitchen
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green pepper above cooked black beans in walk in cooler. Operator moved the green pepper to bottom shelf
6927 RIDGE RD, PORT RICHEY · Pasco County
- Live, small flying insects found. 3 live small flying insects around hand wash sink in prep area
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings under sandwich make line in storage compartment. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area during inspection.
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the wall behind walk in cooler. Operator killed the roach and sanitized the wall. 1 live roach on drain pipe under 3 compartment sink.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired in April 2026
- Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under sandwich make line in storage compartment. 1 dead roach on tray storing packaged cheese in walk in cooler 1 dead roach on floor in walk in cooler 2 dead roaches on counter at beverage station Operator cleaned and sanitized the area during inspection.
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25456 SIERRA CENTER BLVD STE A3, LUTZ · Pasco County
- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink sanitizer tested quarantine over 500ppm, operator added water into it and tested 200ppm
- Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket quarantine tested over 500ppm. Operator added water into it and tested 200ppm
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries above cut lettuce. Operator removed the strawberries to bottom shelf
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under triple sink and storage shelves in kitchen
4209 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 droppings, on the right side of the reach-in freezer, in the back right corner of the restaurant, on the floor. 5 droppings, on the water heater tray. 5 droppings, on the floor in the storage area by the mop sink. The operator started cleaning up the droppings and sanitizing the area.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bootle not labeled. The operator labeled the bootle.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor. The operator moved the pizza boxes.
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26242 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD, LUTZ · Pasco County
- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink sanitizer chlorine tested over 500ppm. Operator added water into it and diluted to 100ppm.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange juice machine interior soiled with fruit debris buildup,
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted it on the wall in dining room
- Employee eating while preparing food. Opened bottle water on prep table in kitchen, operator discarded
- Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen. Operator moved it to shelf
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11495 TRINITY BLVD #5, TRINITY · Pasco County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable AC
4085 TAMPA RD, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 50 held on counter less thann 3 hours.
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer 200+ corrected to 50ppm
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with mold-like substance throughout dining area.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Bulging and other ceiling damage observed throughout dining area.
- Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer placed in middle compartment of 3 compartment sink. Operator emptied and refilled sink in proper order.
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1915 N HERCULES AVE, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce stacked too high in make table 49F cold holding. Operator moved lettuce to lower cooler.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and speaker on prep table. Operator relocated items during inspection.
- Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Parsley not washed before cut. Discussed bathe with operator the importance of washing produce before cutting or prepping.