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.
2878 PROVIDENCE LAKES BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish towel and brush in hand sink at end of bar. Operator removed items.
10700 N 56 ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the hand washing sink near cook line.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in back area. Employee moved drink.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers with no labels
1248 E BRANDON BLVD, VALRICO · Hillsborough County
- 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. No reporting agreements available for 7 employees with no proof of food handler training.
- 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. 7 employees that are not CFM, no proof of training available.
1748 W BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at bread station.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in walk in cooler.
3648 HENDERSON BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed small black cutting board stained at time of inspection.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths in prep room stored on prep tables at time of inspectionnn
9309 N 56 ST, TEMPLE TERRACE · 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 the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Manager replaced container and retested at 50ppm.
- Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed sauce being stored in. A large non food grade container.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish machine area.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the male restroom.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in containers in the refrigerator.
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4424 W KENNEDY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant open and serving public at time of inspection
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk dried rice at time of inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bagged pre cooked chicken meat thawing in standing water in food container on prep table at time of inspection
34200 US HWY19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County
- 18lbs of queso, 3lbs of artichoke hearts.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled with debris. Can opener soiled with debris.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Operator inverted buckets.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line and back storage area.
- 18lbs of queso, 3lbs of artichoke hearts.
12858 WEST HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment are soiled.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal drinks, sandwich, and yogurt are stored inside of a walk-in cooler shelf located over Chia seed pudding. Employee began to identify and segregate all personal items at time of inspection.
- Food stored on floor. One box of Panini bread stored on floor inside walk-in freezer.
12852 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet for red hose.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple front line cutting boards are soil.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal beverages stored in dry storage shelf for food, located over boxes of oats. Employee relocated drinks to an approved location at time of inspection.
4506 MCINTOSH RD, DOVER · Hillsborough County
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on prep table.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On pizza make line. Manager removed.
- Observed water dripping from ceiling tile into garbage can by finishing station. Advised no single service items or food should stored in area.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employees drink containers on shelf above dough prep area.
- Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of soda on floor.
3815 S MANHATTAN AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored over triple sink at time of inspection
5903 GOLDENVIEW PKWY STE 109/111, WESLEY CHAPEL · Hillsborough County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink being used to hold strainer with food. Manager moved and we discussed hand sinks being used for just hand washing.
- Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper sitting on bar top that customers eat at. Manager moved
1910 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR 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 steak 98 F stored in steam well. Recommended operator to reheat cooked steak to 165F or higher.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pot stored on handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed pot.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service area. Provided.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottled waters stored on prep table and on reach-in cooler in kitchen.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
1302 N MARION ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with soap and water only
- Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Under cooked eggs. Printed advisory manager posted
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Azek tek
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored by pan of oil. Manager removed.
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115 W TYLER ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kimchi 44F raw fish eggs 46F seaweed 44F F kimchi 43F
- 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. Employee phone on prep table. Employee moved from prep table
6617 N NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches near stand mixer. 8 live roaches near grease trap.
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch phone and then touch chicken without changing gloves and without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing procedures.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 59F and butter 57F. Both in prep cooler in front of 3 compartment sink. Held over night.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 59F and butter 57F. Both in prep cooler in front of 3 compartment sink. Held over night. Cut lettuce 59 in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Manager placed in working reach in cooler.
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in reach in cooler.
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2310 GUNN HWY, ODESSA · 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Waffles mix on cook line no date mark in 4 hours plan, operator marked the time correctly.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle on shelf with Single serving containers in waiting station. Operator removed it Sanitizer bucket on floor , operator put it in double backer.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on fruit cooler in cook line.
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife is between cooler flipping doors in cook line, operator removed the knife.
102 TYLER 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 152F disscued to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes
- Dented cans present. See stop sale. Del pasado diced tomato 1 can on storage shelf
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70F on counter employee added Ice
- 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/ 4 employees no food manager present
- 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. 1 expired 12-15-25 Pedro
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9211 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed dry storage rack for dished near three compartment sink black paint coming off.
2901 66 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cookline stained -soda machine nozzle soiled with accumulation of debris
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler doors on cookline
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cookline grooved
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cookline and in walk-in freezer.
- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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12011 US 19 N, HUDSON · Pasco County
- Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 2 containers wet nesting. The operator separated the containers.
- Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator moved the drink.
10110 US HWY 19 N, PORT RICHEY · Pasco County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in bar -milk (44F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler
- Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 8 Small ants on leg of dish rack by soiled dishes, operator moved eradicated and sanitized area.
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mushrooms(129F - Hot Holding) in steam table for 3 hours, operator moved to stove to reheat, corrected to 167F
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked by metal racks, operator removed
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5250 GREEN KEY RD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in plastic containers over raw beef.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, operator emptied plastic bottle into hand wash sink
- Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In vertical cooler by walk in cooler and in prep area vertical cooler, discussed proper storage of personal food
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Open, cut head of cabbage in cardboard box with unwashed cabbage, operator removed
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13510 US HWY 19, HUDSON · Pasco County
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1 container across from the 3 compartment sink on the shelf with an old label on it.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. The white wooden shelves to the left and in front of the three-compartment sink have expanding wood, and the wire shelves in the same area have rust pitting the surface.
- Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in the side open closet in the kitchen area.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator cleaned the shelves.