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.
1824 N WESTSHORE BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding) and cooked corn (109F - Hot Holding) stored on cook line. Operator reheated items at time of inspection, temped cooked chicken 167 F, cooked corn 168 F.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employees raw shell eggs stored over horchata in reach-in cooler at back kitchen. Operator rearranged items at time of inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice well at cook line - Cold Holding: tomato salsa 45 F, diced tomato 46 F, shredded lettuce 45 F, shredded cabbage 47 F. Ice level too low, operator filled up with more ice, re temped tomato salsa 40 F, diced tomato 41 F, shredded lettuce 40 F, shredded cabbage 42 F.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at back kitchen. Operator removed bucket.
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in sugar bin and rice bin. Operator moved handle up.
2513 N 50 ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employees working on Cooks line with artificial nails not wearing gloves.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on bulk oil in kitchen. Manager removed.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
1802 N WEST SHORE BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small drawer cooler at cook line - Cold Holding: raw shrimp 46 F, raw salmon 45 F, raw steak 45 F, raw chicken 45 F. Operator moved food items to walk-in freezer at time of inspection. Re temped: raw shrimp 42 F, raw salmon 39 F, raw steak 40 F, raw chicken 42 F.
- 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. 2 food employees training have been expired.
19255 N DALE MABRY HWY, LUTZ · Hillsborough County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer at splitter with water hose attached to the mop sink faucet.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michelle Mata
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shell egg held as 4 hours plan in cook line no written procedures
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with grease buildup . Cutting boards Stained in cook line
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened gallon milk no date marked over 24 hours in reach in cooler in waiting station.
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17508 DONA MICHELLE DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Employee removed knife
134 S GORNTO LAKE ROAD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over prepared broccoli and salad mix in walk in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to higher shelf.
623 S MACDILL AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large main cutting board is grooved at time of inspection
2520 N 50 ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on bulk coffee. Manager removed.
9036 PROGRESS BLVD, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink and containers blocking sink near 3 compartment sink. Manager removed items at time of inspection.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven soiled.
- Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill bits on cutting board, manager removed at time of inspection.
4034 W KENNEDY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in reach in cooler at time of inspection
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked crab in reach in cooler 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. Observed prepared foods in kitchen not date marked at time of inspection
18027 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Cutting boards on front counter reach in coolers have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
25264 STATE RD 54, LUTZ · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked wings (58F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler . Queso fresco cheese crumb(51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in front of fryer. See stop sale
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic spread (95F - Hot Holding); gravy (126F - Hot Holding); in warmer in cook line. See stop sale
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic spread (95F - Hot Holding); gravy (126F - Hot Holding); in warmer in cook line. See stop sale cooked wings (58F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler . fresco cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in front of fryer. See stop sale
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened blue cheese no date marked over 24 hours in reach in cooler . Operator marked the date correctly
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in cook line
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951 E 7 AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor near ice machine.
1509 E FLETCHER AVE STE 109-110, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Salmon not removed from packaging before thawing.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda machines in lobby area are soiled with black-mold like substance.
- Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink on cooks line has no running water. Chef turned on water.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has cleaning chemicals stored inside it.
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chef hired over 60 days ago has not food handlers certification.
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2505 THONOTOSASSA RD, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on bag of towels by back door. Manager got rid of towel bags. 3 live roaches on floor by back door. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas .
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of purple degreaser are not labeled. Manager discarded
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license expired 2-1-2026
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooler by single service containers. Manager removed
5137 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on. Manager corrected employee.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage slaw at 89F sitting out on table. Shredded cheddar(59F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (59F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler by ware-washing area cheddar cheese 48F Discussed with manager to rapid cool items in walk in cooler.
- 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.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat thawing in tray placed in hand wash sink. Manager removed.
- 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
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2741 E COUNTY LINE RD, LUTZ · Hillsborough County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked wings(50F-cold holding ) in reach in cooler . Operator stated that it was cooked at 6pm last night and covered it put it in reach in cooler directly. The reach in cooler ambient temperature is 39F. Issued stop sale order.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings(50F-cold holding ) in reach in cooler . Operator stated that it was cooked at 6pm last night and covered it put it in reach in cooler directly. The reach in cooler ambient temperature is 39F. Issued stop sale order.
- Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs above cut onions in vertical reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle cleaner not labeled in bar. Operator labeled it.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two soda gun interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in bar
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5646 CIRICA FISHHAWK BLVD, LITHIA · Hillsborough County
- Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Deven Brown hired as a manager last October.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
10252 SR 39 SOUTH, LITHIA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: smoked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); smoked sausage (116F - Hot Holding); chicken (120F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (124F - Hot Holding); brisket (118F - Hot Holding). Manager placed items on smoker to reheat.
- Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed some cloudy water on ground.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area: shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in reach in freezer and made a wider ice bath.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand sink.
7206 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (48F - Cold Holding) 10:40 AM; operator voluntarily discarded after retemping item at 51f. Operator did not take temperatures and placed item in cooler on Tuesday. Stop sale issued.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemical stored next to coffee filters on shelves across from flat grill.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container raw beef stored on top of shell eggs in reach in cooler to the right of three compartment sink.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef (48F - Cold Holding) 10:40 AM; operator voluntarily discarded after retemping item at 51f. Operator did not take temperatures and placed item in cooler on Tuesday. Stop sale issued.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed grease and food build up on reach in cooler door handles and cooler handles.
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9205 N 26TH ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken, shelled eggs stored overtop raw beef inside refrigerator.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Raw Chicken, Raw Beef not date marked inside refrigerator.
- 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine teat kit 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.
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3503 W BAKER ST, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
1031 W BUSCH BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
- Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor inside truck.
4450 PET LN STE 107, LUTZ · Hillsborough County
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation