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.
2328 COMMERCIAL WAY, SPRING HILL · Hernando County
- 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. Paige R. expired on 4/4/2025. Cynthia M. expired on 1/27/2026. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The line cook cooler, the one on the far left with fish in it, has shelves that are soiled with residue.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. The reach in salad cooler has standing water in the bottom.
- Interior of 1 of the microwave on the cook line has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the microwave.
2270 COMMERCIAL WAY, SPRING HILL · Hernando County
- Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
5320 INTERBAY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over hot dogs. Operator moved shrimp to lower shelf during inspection.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at bar at time of inspection. Operator disposed of cutting board during inspection
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 85F. Operator removed utensils to be washed at time of inspection
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers at time of inspection
3411 E BUSCH BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in back kitchen area.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine chute has buildup of black-mold like substance.
- Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside stacked reach in frezzer next to fryer. Interior of microwave in prep station has shattered glass on interior of microwave door. Molding hanging down in interior of ice machine.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on flat top grill handle. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease overtop flat top grill.
308 W BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain head. Operator cleaned.
5001 TAMIAMI TRL, RUSKIN · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
101 E KENNEDY BLVD STE 4200, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket inside the sink employee removed
- Standing water or very slow draining water in hand washing sink by salad bar prep
4565 W KENNEDY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer under fan unit at time of inspection.
7827 PALM RIVER RD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Employee dumped dirty mop water on floor outside of back door.
- Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on mop sink in kitchen. Employee eliminated, cleaned and sanitized.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to small reach in cooler. Employee relocated.
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1955 W LUMSDEN RD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Operator placed label.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door in back hall.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda fountain
1953 W LUMSDEN RD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
4908 E BROADWAY AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under grill, employee moved to another cooler.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled.
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in sugar.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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3802 S DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a slimy substance around ice chute on drink machine by drive through window at time of inspection
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors at time of inspection
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around fryers in kitchen at time of inspection
2216 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
- Gap at bottom of back door.
3501 S BELL SHOALS RD, VALRICO · Hillsborough County
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapeños dented at seam. Operator removed from inventory.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler. Operator arranged correctly.
- 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. 1 employee, no training
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham and shredded cheese in flip top cooler. Portioned sliced cheese in reach in cooler.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach in cooler
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136 BRANDON TOWN CTR DR, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 20 live flies observed inside closed cabinet under soda fountain at wait station. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as dump sink. Operator removed strainer, informed employees hand washing only.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelves. Drink glasses at wait station. Operator separated items to air dry.
- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
304 E DAVIS BLVD STE E, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches inside cabinet for miscellaneous storage next to coffee machine. 48 live roaches on bar area floor and reach in cooler gaskets for kegs. 8 live roaches inside back kitchen reach in cooler, adjacent to dish machine. 8 live roaches on floor beneath beneath front line reach in chest cooler. 2 live roaches on underside of front line prep table.
- Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings observed on multiple locations: on walls behind posters, doors, shelves, inside wood at bar area, behind hand washing sink adjacent to ice machine, and on multiple horizontal surfaces throughout kitchen and bar area. 6 egg casings on front line cook beneath hot well steamers. 17 egg casings located inside the pilot box for the front line cook 6 top burner.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of all reach in coolers are soiled in kitchen and bar area. Multiple front line equipment are soiled: convection oven, unused flat top grill, fryers and fryer baskets, cutting boards.
- Dead roaches on premises. 33 dead roaches on bar area floor a floor and counter top next to hand washing sink. 11 dead roaches inside back kitchen reach in cooler, adjacent to dish machine. 3 roaches inside three compartment sink. 9 dead roaches located inside front line flip top reach in cooler. 24 dead roaches inside front line reach in cooler combo, Whirlpool brand. 36 dead roaches on floor beneath front line reach in chest cooler and fryers.
- Floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
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2502 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed expired license at time of inspection.
1915 E FOWLER AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (54F - Cold Holding); milk shake mix (52F - Cold Holding); chili (55F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (55F - Cold Holding) milk shake mix inside machine placed inside freezer for rapid chill (45F - Cold Holding)
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (54F - Cold Holding); milk shake mix (52F - Cold Holding); chili (55F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (55F - Cold Holding)
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in back kitchen area.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles dispenser is soiled.
- Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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11710 MORRIS BRIDGE RD, TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County
- Missing for three compartment sink but they have them for the dish machine.
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on fan, shelves and door frame.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the stove top being soiled with food debris.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles by the cook line.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles by the walk in freezer.
1505 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at front service area.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
101 PHILIPPE PKWY SUITE B, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
8436 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank and took customer orders, then began preparing food without first washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with employee at time of inspection. Employee washed hands before continuing work.
- 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. No proof for Steven C., Adrianna H., Jessica R.
- 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. An educational packet with a vomit/diarrhea clean up chart has been provided to manager at time of inspection.
- 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.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board located over three compartment sink is soiled.