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EL SENOR DE LOS TACOS

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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on front line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice inside ice machine.

SHANGHAI DUMPLING HOUSE

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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at end of cooks line. Owner placed handwashing sign at handwashing sink.
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DAILY DOSE COFFEE HOUSE AND EATERY

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

SHAKE SHACK 1610

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

GRAIN AND BERRY

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.

JAHITI CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

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.

ZAKY ZAK'S AUTHENTIC SHAWARMA

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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Owner discarded coffee.
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.
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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.

THE FOLD HARBOUR ISLAND

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.

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 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to the three compartment sink.
Ice buildup on reach-in walk-in freeze door frame.
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door to the walk in freezer not closing properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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2709 UNIVERSITY SQUARE DR STE 150, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer has grease buildup.a
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.

ARAMARK CATERING

333 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

4627 N LOIS AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash food contact equipment: Spoon, plastic spatula, ladle, and mixer whisk attachments, and not sanitizing after. Discussed with employee. Employee sanitized with chlorine at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. CFM certificate not available at time of inspection.
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 handler certificates not available at time of inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window opened, no screen available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drink stored inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
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TAQUERIA LA TLAYUDA

15604 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, US 92, DOVER · Hillsborough County

Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. 15604 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Dover, FL 33527 Auto sales/commercial property. Unable to properly dump waste water. No mop sink available. Operator has been utilizing supplemental company to empty tanks. Explained that Licensed location needs to be updated to show support operations can be done safely. Also operator has single service item storage in separate unlicensed trailer.
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/. Operator has secondary storage unit. Plans were denied on 5-4-2026 by plan review, and stated they needed to apply for secondary MFDV license due to cooking equipment inside. Observed single service cups and lids stored in back of trailer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and lids stored in unlicensed storage trailer not currently being used and was denied by plan review to be used for storage. Until separate MFDV license applied for.

2380 NE COACHMAN RD, CLEARWATER · Hillsborough County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500 ppm quaternary . Manager changed solution . Recheck 400 ppm quaternary
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 three days previously in reach in cooler. Manager date marked milk
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times- blocked by cart. Manager relocated cart. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times
Food ( boxes of oil ) stored on floor in the shed .Reviewed with manager
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - container of flour and sugar not labeled . Reviewed with manager
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CAPTAIN D'S #3848

13016 S US HWY 301, DADE CITY · Pasco County

Equipment in poor repair. Guard in ice machine cracking and screws holding guard in place rusting.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks placed in freezer on top of portioned food products. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet underneath self dispensing soda machine in seating area heavily soiled with a mold-like substance and in disrepair.
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust and a mold-like substance. Areas of ceiling has paint peeling in kitchen near ice machine and back door. Areas on walls in kitchen have mold-like substance present.

23042 SR 54, LUTZ · Pasco County

Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Both cooks came into kitchen and began to cook, no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on cook line - blanched broccoli (47F - Cold Holding), cooked at 11 am, filled above fill line, moved to walk in cooler .re check- cooled to 42F
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap at hand wash sink in kitchen does not pump
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.
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TACO BELL # 157

5090 DAVE ROBBINS WAY, LAKELAND · Polk County

Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the bathroom entered the work area put on a pair of gloves and started making customers drink in the drive thru. I informed the manager and she had the employee to remove the gloves and wash his hands.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area.

27429 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Long cutting boards on pull top reach in coolers have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on ice guard. Manager sanitized ice guard.

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