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WAFFLE HOUSE #1627

11244 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR, SEFFNER · Hillsborough County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glass cleaner stored above single service cups and lids. Manager removed
Ice buildup in reach-in make line flip top unit by flat top grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up debris in reach in cooler gaskets and shelving on cold holding units.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Final rinse gauge hot 170f. Should be reaching 180f.

ASIAN FUSION BUFFET

117 HARBOR VILLAGE LN, APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County

1 live roach with plates near buffet table. 4 live roaches on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken throughout kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair throughout kitchen.
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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.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on front line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice inside ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on front line.

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 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.
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.
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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 rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook - total hand wash time less than 10 seconds
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

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.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer inside 3 compartment sink tested 200+ ppm. Owner refilled sink retested 100ppm.
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.
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.
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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.

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.

1901 W LUMSDEN RD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray hose dish room

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 soap provided at handwash sink next to the three compartment sink.
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.
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.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee water bottles on the prep tables.
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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.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window opened, no screen available.
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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
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
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
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food ( flour) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Manager replaced bowl with handled cup
Food ( boxes of oil ) stored on floor in the shed .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.
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.
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.

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.

27405 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Stored food not covered. Container of powdered sugar stored on prep table next to flan cooler without lid. Employee placed lid on container.
Clean knives stored between equipment on cook line. Employee removed and brought knives to dish area to be re-cleaned.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of powdered sugar on prep table next flan cooler not labeled.employee labeled.

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