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Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.

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SCOOPS & BEYOND

10300 FOREST HILL BLVD 4558, WELLINGTON · Palm Beach County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed detergent stored on counter next to and touching pineapple. Operator removed.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle money then began to handle clean scoop, opened deep freezer and retrieve and served ice cream; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine but no chlorine test kit provided.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near triple sink used container from biscuits. Employee removed.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at prep sink. Employee moved to hand wash sink to wash hands.

THE TASTING ROOM

1534 ELIZABETH AVE, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labled Fabiosa

KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE

1710 CONGRESS AVE, PALM SPRINGS · Palm Beach County

Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 2 cracked eggs observed at expo line prep flip top. 2 cracked eggs stored in omelette prep flip top cooler. See stop sale.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Box of eggs stored at ambient room temperature in kitchen for less than 1 hour, per operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at warewashing area blocked by trash cans and boxes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic side container with no handle stored directly in tuna salad on cook line. Operator removed.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks stored with food contact surface facing up at wait station. Operator reorganized.

HOUTE'S CARIBBEAN KITCHEN LLC

150 E CENTRAL BLVD, ORLANDO · Palm Beach County

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board is unable to be cleaned
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

11198 SPRING HILL DR, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed two containers of chicken lined with non-food grade paper, which had absorbed grease.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand sink in the back left of the restaurant. The operator placed paper towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On the reach in cooler. The operator moved the drink.
Food stored on floor. 1 box of frying oil on the ground by the cook line. The operator moved the box off the floor.
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11216 SPRING HILL DR, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly, flying around in the office area. The operator killed the fly, swept them up, and sanitized area.

OKINAWA RAMEN & HIBACHI

11166 SPRING HILL DR, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat food in the reach in cooler. The operator moved the beef.
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. The operator changed the bucket. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher recheck (Chlorine 100ppm)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink by the cook line area. The operator placed paper towels.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubber in the hand sink by the cook line. The operator moved over the scrubber.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several bottles not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
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COLOMBIA QUE CHIMBA CAFE

3452 DELTONA BLVD, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (74F - Ambient Air Temperature).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese recheck (42F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. hotdog (48F - Cold Holding); chili (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); in the refrigerator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shell eggs (74F - Ambient Air Temperature)
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. The reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
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/. Two reach in freezer, refrigerator, ice machine and dry storage racks in the storage room.
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MARZELLA'S CATERING

2301 DELTONA BLVD, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch her face with same gloves on and started engaging in food preparation. The employee took gloves off and washed her hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towel liner under the wraps. The operator moved the wraps.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed prior to preparation.

WAFFLE HOUSE #43

509 N WESTSHORE BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are torn at time of inspection
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed fork handle in bulk raw chicken pan on cooks line at time of inspection.

1450 E FOWLER AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in lobby area of restaurant. 3 flies on cooks line by milk shake machine. 15 flies in trash can in back kitchen area. 5 flies break room. 4 flies in back kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 2 percent milk expired on 07/25/2026, expired whole milk dated 08/01/2026.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk shake disappears are soiled with old food debris. Cutting boards on shelves by dishwasher has stains.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer next to fryers on cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.

GHAWAR TAMPA LLC

11401 N 56TH STE 22, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Live, small flying insects found. Observed three small flying insects in the mop sink area.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed storage containers being used to store food in the walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored on the flip top unit. Employee removed.
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CYPRESS CREEK GOLF CLUB

1011 CYPRESS VILLAGE BLVD, SUN CITY CENTER · Hillsborough County

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent droppings on box in dry storage. 4 rodent droppings under reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 15 dead flies on window sill in dining room near kitchen. Spiders and spiders webs on window sill in dining area and dry storage. Employee cleaned and sanitized area
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS - BRANDON TOWN CENTER

450 BRANDON TOWN CENTER MALL, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Live, small flying insects found. 2 live by soda boxes 3 live under handwashing sink 1 live at mop sink Employee eradicated, discarded, and sanitized
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter in back prep area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood filter in back prep area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over ready to eat in walk in cooler. Operator moved pineapple.

12302 UNIVERSITY MALL CT, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small white frezzer in back kitchen area.

12314 UNIVERSITY MALL CT, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking inside walk in cooler into a bucket.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside standup freezer in back kitchen area.

MANGROVES GRILL

3705 SPECTRUM BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Reduced oxygen packaged salmon, not removed from packaging before thawing as stated on labeling salmon.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies in back kitchen area by dishwasher.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink by dishwasher has no running water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser nozzles on front buffett are soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Reduced oxygen packaged salmon, not removed from packaging before thawing as stated on labeling salmon.
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BIG G'S PIZZA AND GRILLE

3742 W LAMBRIGHT ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Disclosure is on the menu but not the receipt.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several stained cutting boards on the prep table and flip top unit.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on pizza line. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone above pizza line. Employee removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink above pizza line. Employee removed.
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HILTON GARDEN INN TAMPA NORTH

13305 TAMPA OAKS BLVD, TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat butter packets. Manager corrected storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to to go cups. Manager removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS 1213

10802 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed gourmet bagels and butters on TPHC plan not time marked. Manager time marked product.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in RIC underneath syrup station preventing door from fully closing. Observed chipping in cabinet underneath prep sink next to coffee station. Wood is chipping and surface is not easily cleanable. Manager has work order put in.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on make line had cut marks. Operator was made aware, and has replacements in the back.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed portion cups not inverted in 1/6 pan behind make line. Manager inverted cups.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack in fridge underneath syrup station soiled and paint peeling. Discussed with operator.
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302 E KENNEDY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board. Employee removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Manager moved strawberries to bottom shelf

WATERVUE GRILLE

700 HARBOUR POST DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cut boards
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red bucket on floor. Moved off floor
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Baby tomatoes stored above garlic and bagged Brussels walk in cooler.

11710 MORRIS BRIDGE RD, TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County

Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing machine testing at 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time as a public health for certain items but was unable to show paperwork at the time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan and spatula in the handwashing sink on the cook line. Discussed that sink should only be used for handwashing.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on fan, shelves and door frame.
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TARA'S ROTI SHOP

10006 N 30TH ST., TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household bug spray ( Hot Shot) in back kitchen area. Owner removed and properly stored bug spray.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored throughout kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in back kitchen area has empty gallons of water stored inside it. Owner removed and properly stored empty gallons of water.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottles of soda not stored 6 inches off of the floor in storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients in back kitchen area.
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NORTH 30TH SPORTS PUB & GRILLE

11402 N 30 ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

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/ All manager certification expired on 07/14/2025.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket by ice machine in back kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL

5001 E FOWLER AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.

4711 W GANDY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand wash towels in dispenser in bathroom used by employees at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in and walk in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection

1513 W BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked duck in storage area reach in cooler. Raw pork and raw shell eggs stored over washed produce in storage area reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cookline flip top unit closest to dish: Cooked Chicken (59F); Cooked Beef (59F); Cooked Shrimp (59F); Raw Beef (59F). Operator placed ice bags on items.
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. 5 food handler certificates provided, 7 employees currently working.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed blender in cookline hand sink. Discussed hand sinks with operator.
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/
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