Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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713 N FRANKLIN ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp raw beef over cooked foods bottom reach in cooler cooks line . Employee removed to proper storage
1707 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. Manager fixed dishwasher. Tested 100ppm of chlorine.
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026 restaurant open and serving the public.
2625 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs (51F) retemp whites 43 F, Poultry (46F) retemp chicken 38 F Operator put items I. Walk-in cooler for quick cool down
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. After the splitter, operator removed splitter
- Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator fixed soap dispenser
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Ice bucket was hole in bottom. Operator discarded
- In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine soiled top..operator placed clean tray under buckets.
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6022 WINTHROP TOWN CENTRE AVE, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
- No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For high temp dish machine.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sinks at bar. Employee replaced at time of inspection.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles not labeled.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in ice machine.
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10243 BIG BEND RD, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
- Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler shelves rusted.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to cook line. Manager placed sign at time of inspection.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
805 S COLLINS ST, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County
- Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At mop sink, cook line and left entrance to kitchen
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on electrical lines of warmers in expo window
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and dish area causing standing water and food debris to accumulate
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- 2 live flies on the wall in kitchen. Operator trying to get rid of them at time of callback inspection.
2903 N ARMENIA, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates and single service food containers without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator about proper handwash and gloves changing techniques.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced ham (72F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler, employee states that it was stored on prep table for about an hour.
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacons stored over limes and sugar canes in reach-in cooler at food storage room.
- Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Water shut off in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator turned on water at time of inspection.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked chicken and various cooked food in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
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6104 N US HIGHWAY 41, APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
2592 E BEARSS AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken over unwashed mushrooms and cucumbers in a reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken and shrimp over unwashed broccoli and lettuce. Manager had employee begin to correct storage
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used to store food in the freezer.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in the dry storage containers.
125 S HYDE PARK AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- No HACCP has been submitted at time of callback inspection.
4248 S DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection
- Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tank by ice machine at time of inspection
312 E BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler at cookline: Sliced Swiss (50F); Sliced Cheddar (50F); Shredded Cheddar/Jack (50F); Liquid Egg (50F)
- 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. Whipped butter no time mark. Out of temp control for 1.5 hours. Manager placed time marks.
- 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/ Manager on duty CFM expired.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area, operator replaced.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator placed label
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2115 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE 2115-1A, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed before splitter. Spoke with operator about moving vacuum breaker.
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly near triple sink. Discussed with operator need to eliminate fly.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in prep area.
- Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee drinks in walk in cooler. Manager removed them.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor by mop sink. Manager corrected.
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1748 W BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- 3 live flies on wall above Handwash sink near kitchen entrance. 1 live fly flying around kitchen at cake station area. 1 live fly on Togo containers in dry storage area. 3 dead flies on window sill near drive thru window. Employee cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in walk in cooler.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at bread station.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal pans on dish drying rack.
214 WESTSHORE PLAZA STE C39, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance around soda noodles at time of inspection.
2223 N WEST SHORE BLVD K202, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to customers 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.
- 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 with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees.
- Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of lemons stored on floor.
545 BRANDON TOWN CENTER DR, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Open gallon container of milk on countertop at 60F. Operator moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
9131 US HWY 19 N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of pooled eggs over uncovered cooked potatoes in walk in cooler, discussed proper order with management
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler - egg wash (50F - Cold Holding), staff moved to bottom of 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.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Management unable to provide valid proof of food manager certification during inspection
- 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/ 6 staff members present with no proof of CFM during inspection
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2339 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST N, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located inside steam well at expo line; French onion soup (119F - Hot Holding) chili (121F - Hot Holding) Manager removed items and had employees reheat food to the following temperatures: French onion soup (166F - Hot Holding) chili (171F - Hot Holding)
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on plastic pans above three compartment sink not allowing proper air drying
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler located directly across from cook line along the South wall
2901 BUSCH BLVD STE 1020, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and cheese in small reach in cooler in front. Employee moved items to back cooler.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over rte items on cook line. Operator moved sausage to cooler underneath.
- 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. One employee had proof of training but they could not find training certs for other employees.
- 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/
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has soiled blade.
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2099 COLLIER PARKWAY, LAND O LAKES · Hillsborough County
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris buildup
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gasket soiled and black mold like substance buildup
- Floor soiled with grease buildup under triple sink
808 N FRANKLIN ST STE 107B, TAMPA · Hillsborough 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. 1 expired employee training.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and green cutting boards back kitchen
1910 N OLA AVE STALL #14, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in bags sitting in bucket of water underneath shelf of table. Employee moved beef to refrigerator.
4941 E BUSCH BLVD #140, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on sandwich making flip top unit.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the front service area.
1001 N MACDILL AVENUE, 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 whole potatoes 112-121 F stored in steam well at cook line.
- Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw fish used to prep Ceviche. Employee unable to provide invoice due to owner not onsite.
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in large reach-in cooler in kitchen.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks stored over cooked pasta and cut peppers in drawer cooler at cook line.
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled soiled food containers, then returned to prep food at cook line with new gloves but not washing hands first. Discussed with operator about proper gloves changing and handwashing procedures.
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9055 BRANDON TOWN CENTER DR, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed in cabinet to left of flip top cooler. 4 live roaches observed in cabinet to right of flip top cooler. 2 live roaches on floor between reach in cooler and freezer 3 live roaches observed under and behind reach in cooler. Operator was not able to eradicate, clean or sanitize the areas.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced pork in toaster oven held at 89F. Operator moved pork to cooler.
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut watermelon stored in shopping bag in bottom of flip top cooler.
- Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed soft boiled soy / jammy eggs in flip top cooler, and listed on the menu, no consumer advisory. Emailed consumer advisory to operator.
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD FC-203, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Sandwich prep cooler on cook line Cold Holding: sliced American cheese 55 F, sliced tomato 56 F, shredded cheddar cheese 58 F, diced tomato 59 F.
- 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. 1 food employee hired over 60 days at time of inspection.
4427 W KENNEDY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Operator closed lid during inspection.