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.
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/
- +4 more violations →
11710 MORRIS BRIDGE RD, TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County
- Missing for three compartment sink but they have them for the dish machine.
- 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.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the stove top being soiled with food debris.
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on fan, shelves and door frame.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles by the walk in freezer.
1505 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at front service area.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board located over three compartment sink is soiled.
- 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.
- 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 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.
1816 N WESTSHORE BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly at dish machine area in kitchen. 6 live flies over reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator scheduled pest control service at time of inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler by fryer at cook line: diced raw salmon (61F - Cold Holding); pork dumpling (61F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); cooked soy bean (60F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded raw salmon and moved other food items to walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A large container stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A few bags of frozen shrimps thawing on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved to walk-in cooler.
- Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee replaced sanitizer at time of inspection.
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7013 LITHIA PINECREST RD, LITHIA · Hillsborough County
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wet paper towels lining food storage containers in make line
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach, dish soap, and sanitizer on prep table next to Saran Wrap. Employee moved Saran Wrap and moved chemicals.
- No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 cooks and 1 server working with no designated manager.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Of oil stored on floor locking access to hand sink on cook line. Instructed person in charge to move.
- 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.
- +5 more violations →
5831 MEMORIAL HWY UNIT B, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- 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 is a commissary kitchen. Plan only shows the left side of kitchen, three additional rooms have been added, one cook area with ovens, grill, stove top, handwashing sink, three compartment sink, multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers, one prep room, and one storage room. A plan review handout has been provided to the operator at time of inspection.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored beneath prep table in small prep room. Labeled spray bottle at time of inspection.
702 N ASHLEY DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies around single service boxes on Green shelf and hand washing sink. 2 live flies on prep cooks Line not landing on food.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler bottom shelf next to the steam table dumplings 45F raw chicken 44F moved raw chicken to drop freezer 2nd temp 42F
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Gravy 7-8 chop beef mixed carrots 7-30 walk in cooler.
- 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 for 1 employee Florida Restaurant lodging association. Missing for multiple employees
- Food stored on floor. Bread rolls in box on floor walk in cooler
18855 SR 54, LUTZ · Hillsborough County
- Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 3 times chlorine 0ppm , operator set up triple sink chlorine tested 100ppm
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel using for raw tuna and raw salmon. Operator removed the paper towel.
- Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained Three employees certificates of food safety training copies presented.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaned dishes in hand sink in kitchen
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with cooking wine together in kitchen , operator removed the drink
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615 CHANNELSIDE DR UNIT 10, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw beef then began touching other food without washing hands. Discussed with manager the importance of glove swapping and hand washing
- 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.missing for 1 employees observed for 1 employee
615 S CHANNELSIDE DR STE 8, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler with wooden cardboard Cold holding: Swiss cheese 63F kimchi 44F employee discarded Swiss cheese voluntarily.
- Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed with employee to use hand washing sink only not three compartment for hand washing
- 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. Missing for multiple employees observed 2 employee training
404 N ALEXANDER ST, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door reach in cooler in back prep room: deli ham (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potato and beef balls (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); premade Cubans (49F - Cold Holding). Manager Megan moving and icing down product.
- 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. Some safe staff card expired
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo lids stored in mop sink
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulated dust on ceiling, tiles of vents and walls and back kitchen.
- Food stored on floor. Bin of corn meal stored on floor. Manager got off of floor
400 MANDALAY AVE, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 packs of thawed raw sea bass still in cryovac package. Items discarded.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce container in walk in cooler.
- 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. See stop sale. 5 packs of thawed raw sea bass still in cryovac package. Items discarded.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of sliding doors soiled on downstairs ice machine.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- +3 more violations →
305 E POLK ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 45F cut tomatoes 45F reach in make top cooler. Manager added ice to cut tomatoes and feta cheese 2nd temp 43F Reach in glass cooler outside of the cooks line chickpeas 44F manager moved to different cooler. 2nd temp 44F.
10920 CROSS CREEK BLVD, 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. Observed chlorine 0ppm from dishwasher. Manager set up 3 compartment sink and called tech to come look at the dishwasher.
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on top of dishwasher. 1 live roach on wall under dishwasher. Manager eradicated and sanitized area.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on shelf above pull top reach in cooler. Employee moved.
- Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on top of dishwasher 1 dead roach on floor of dishwasher area 1 dead roach on dish racking table to the left of the dishwasher. Manage eradicated and sanitized area
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee on shelf over pull top reach in cooler. Employee moved.
5831 MEMORIAL HWY STE B, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. One bleach spray bottle stored on prep table shelf next to food container lids. Employee relocated chemical spray bottle to an approved location at time of inspection.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A trash can is blocking a hand washing sink in back kitchen area, adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator unblocked sink at time of inspection.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
4450 PET LN STE 107, LUTZ · Hillsborough County
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
11555 E SLIGH AVE, SEFFNER · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table: cut pickled cabbage (78F - Cold Holding) Manager placed in cooler, suggested smaller portions and ice baths.
- Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Large Propane tank is blocking food trailer in place. Is operating in vacant lot off of US Hwy 92 in plant city.
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Large Propane tank is blocking food trailer in place.
28295 STATE RD 54, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of the fryer. Manager moved tongs.
- Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor
1205 LAKESIDE DR, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in reach in cooler.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors of MFDV
- Food stored outside. 2 cases bulk oil outside.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls of MFDV.
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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.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- +2 more violations →
11101 US HWY 41 S, GIBSONTON · Hillsborough County
- Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Waste water pipe draining onto ground. Employee fixed pipe and water is no longer going onto ground.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in hand wash sink.
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- +2 more violations →
2315 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- No employee training for any employees.