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2115 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE UNIT 3, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored on shelf over main cooks line at time of inspection
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. Observed wash cloth bucket testing over 200ppm chlorine at time of inspection. Operator remade solution. Testing at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw food store over prepared sauces in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food in hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator moved food during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
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2580 S FALKENBURG ROAD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 51F first temp operator separated and moved to walk in freezer re temperature 36F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled operator took to wash
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in service area in kitchen, operator replaced
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked that were wet and not properly drying - discussed with operator procedure

THE SANDWICH SHOP

10421 S COUNTY RD 39, LITHIA · Hillsborough County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on February 1, 2026. Establishment is open and operating serving food to the public. Owner attempted to renew online and through customer service but ran into being hung up on, and online server issues.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by large fan. Moved fan and discussed with employee that it cant block the hand sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on make line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple liquid not labeled. Manager labeled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large make line cooler has built up food debris.

BON ZANMI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

1526 E FOWLER AVE STE B&C, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw fish (55F - Cold Holding) for longer then 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (55F - Cold Holding)
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle in kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without a handle used as scoop in dried beans on bottom shelf of food preparation table.
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CAMPFIRE BAGELS

6302 E M LUTHER KING BLVD STE 480, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee dawned gloves without washing before installing new gloves- when installing gloves employee blew into the gloves to get them on. Discussed with operator procedure moving forward
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar (47F operator moved to Walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in freeze has frozen chicken stored over bagels on bottom shelf , bagels need to be sealed and or covered when in freezer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. both handwashing sinks, do not have paper towels , operator provided napkins as a solution
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above hot line in kitchen has missing tile and damaged. Floor tile under center island griddle damaged
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (FL-318)

11345 US HWY S 301 STE 101, RIVERVIEW · 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in kale.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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13457 FISH HAWK BLVD., LITHIA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained at both make line station.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Missing credit card fee of on menu for credit card useage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad and tuna salad in display.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies by front counter. Manager moved to back. Discussed display case and or handing to customer.

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

5571 N US HIGHWAY 40, APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

14148 US 19 N, HUDSON · Pasco County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled in the kitchen area. The operator labeled the bottle.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at the front counter wet nesting.

5963 GALL BLVD, ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County

Contacted plan review, did not locate updated application or updated plans.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture underneath dish pit area in disrepair.

FAMOUS SAL'S PIZZA & ITALIAN EATERY

14190 US HWY 19 N, HUDSON · Pasco County

Accumulation of slime/mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In the back on the establishment. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on the floor in the dining area. The operator placed off the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.1 employee engaging in food preparation no beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee engaging in food preparation no hair restraint.
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COMMANDOUGH'S PIZZERIA

5841 GALL BLVD, ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County

Observed 2 live small flying insects in prep area off kitchen near where dough preparation area.
Contacted plan review, plans were submitted on 10/13/2026 and are in the queue for review.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Open air bar with a kitchen and prep room without doors and an open pizza window right next to the hallway of the open air bar. Observed 2 live small flying insects at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind fryers and pizza ovens and underneath three compartment sink in kitchen.

1312 SEVEN SPRINGS BLVD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at steam table stained and grooved Top of stove and broiler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around doors of pizza make cooler Sides of kitchen equipment Speed rack Inside of drawer cooler Exterior of slicer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment, tables, server galley Walls soiled in kitchen, by fryers, under dish machine

BIG MIKE'S DINER

16103 US HWY 19, HUDSON · Pasco County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic empty container in the hand sink. The operator moved the container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle at the front counter. The operator labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guard in the walk in cooler is soiled. The operator cleaned the fan guard.
Interior of the microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The white microwave. The operator cleaned the microwave.

CENTRAL COFFEE SHOP

530 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line cracked raw shell eggs and did change gloves and wash hands before putting on new gloves. Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched portable speaker and then proceeded to reach for sliced bread. Inspector intervened and had employee change gloves snd wash hands. Inspector educated employees on proper handwashing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee washed can opener blade during time of inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at kitchen handwashing sink not dispensing soap. Employee grabbed bottle of soap and placed at hand sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in front reach-in-cooler. Operator removed food and threw out food. Inspector educated person in charge on proper storing procedures for employee food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White chute in interior of ice machine soiled with food debris.
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SHEPHARDS RESTAURANT

601 S GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

8803 W GULF BLVD, TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket set up will quaternary tablets testing at 500+ PPM. Employee dumped some of the liquid out and diluted the sanitizer with water. Quaternary sanitizer is now testing at 200 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle heavily soiled with brown build up, it was observed removed from gun and soaking in bucket of liquid in the bar with mop closet.
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. Employee training certificates that were provided for current employees are all expired. Observed training certificates for the following employees: Aaron W. and Carol T. with a completion date of 7/27/2023 through Food Safety First. John V. with a completion date of 7/30/2020 through Safety avoid Systems. No other employee training certificates could be provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance. Employee labeled as Mr. Clean.
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. Emailed the general manager Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form at the end of the inspection.
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HAO WAH CHINESE RESTAURANT

10454 N 66 ST, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - fried rice (68F - Cold Holding) in ice bath, held less than 4 hours, operator moved to cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled next to hand sink on cook line
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 sugar and rice bins
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint
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1250 SEMINOLE BLVD #5, LARGO · Pinellas County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 47f, 50f, made on 10/13/2026. Missed cooling window, items discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 47f, 50f, made on 10/13/2026. Missed cooling window, items discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken over raw pork in stand up freezer. All items moved.
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.
Food stored on floor. Sauce stored on floor. Item moved to shelf.
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CADDY'S ON THE BEACH

9000 W GULF BLVD, TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in hot holding unit next to fryers: cooked chicken cooked at 11am (125F - Hot Holding); cooked shrimp cooked around 10am (111F - Hot Holding); precooked sausage patties cooked reheated at 10:30am (123F - Hot Holding); cooked pulled pork reheated at 10:30am (132F - Hot Holding) Kitchen employee observed temperature knob at level 5 and raise it to level 8. Corrective action had not been taken when second temperature was attempted. Items have not been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Kitchen employee started reheating items on the flat top to be reheated to 165 degrees or above.
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. Chlorine dish machine in bar testing at 0 PPM. Observed chlorine sanitizer bottle empty. Chlorine bottle was replenished and the dish machine was primed and now testing at 50 PPM.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside reach in deli cooler across from fryers- blue cheese crumbles (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); squeeze bottle of housemade ranch dressing made with buttermilk (72F - Cold Holding); squeeze bottle of housemade ranch made with buttermilk (62F - Cold Holding) Observed interior of cooler air vents covered with ice build up. Items have not been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items were all moved into the walk in freezer to bring down the temperature rapidly. Food items stored in double door cooler across from utility sink: housemade bluecheese dressing made sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); pico (45F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside the interior of the cooler reading at 46F. Items were all moved into the walk in cooler to bring down the temperature rapidly. Re-temped: blue cheese crumbles (32F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (33F - Cold Holding) Corrective action was not taken for Squeeze bottles with housemade ranch dressing made with buttermilk. Items have now been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued. double door cooler across from utility sink- housemade bluecheese dressing made sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); sour cream (42F - Cold Holding); pico (42F - Cold Holding)
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly observed landing on double door cooler door across from utility sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment was destroyed during the 2024 hurricanes. Establishment was remodeled and recently reopened in April 2026.
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VILLA GALLACE RESTAURANT

109 GULF BLVD, INDIAN ROCKS BCH · Pinellas County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger stored over raw veal and raw fish. Items moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce , Marinara, chicken base.
Food stored on floor. Fresh garlic containers on floor in walk in cooler. Cooking oil on floor in dry area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

THE BIG CATCH AT SALT CREEK

1500 2 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Inspector observed rusted pitted shelves in walk-in-cooler.

LOCALZ SPORTS BAR & GRILL

1 BEACH DRI SE STE 41, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over celery and carrots in reach in produce cooler. Employee removed chicken from cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on deli coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of turbofan oven soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Brown cup with no handle stored in seal salt bin by entry door to kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers on cook line soiled.
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MCDONALDS CORPORATION

4595 S 34 ST, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing one vacuum breaker.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage burrito reheated by employee in microwave for hot holding. Temperature was 109 degrees Fahrenheit . Operator reheated to 165F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind microwaving oven table.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee working in drink station with nail polish and handling food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bread toaster has build up of debris on the interior. Interior of ice machine soiled. Interior of ice machine shoot in customer self serve area on left side soiled with mold like substance.
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THE DECK BAR & GRILLE

5901 SUN BLVD, #100, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Multiple dented cans found in dry storage area. Cans have been segregated from other foods by employee. (4) #10 Cans beans dented (1) #10 Can sauerkraut dented (1) #10 Can queso dented
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork held above raw haddock on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Employee moved pork to lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice bucket seen hanging off handwashing sink. Employee removed bucket from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels seen at handwashing sink next to dishwasher. Employee replaced paper towels at handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of unknown liquid (Bleach Cleaner) not properly labeled. Employee labeled bottle.
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