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2303 SUN VISTA DR, LUTZ · Hillsborough County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Portioned cheese sauce 48F-cold holding) dated on 7/25/26; Portioned cooked broccoli (50F-cold holding ) dated on 7/27/26; Portioned mess potato (51F-cold holding ) dated 7/25/26 See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw hamburger (51F-cold holding ) in reach in cooler in cook line. Operator stated the beef been there less than 1hour. Operator moved the beef to walk in cooler chill down quickly.
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 4 times chlorine sanitation solution 0ppm, operator set up triple sink quaternary sanitation solution 200ppm
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned it during the inspection
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while cooking on grill, manager asked him to put beard guard on
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HUNGRY HOWIES STORE 165

16517 FISHHAWK BLVD, LITHIA · Hillsborough County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked blue cutting board on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks and speed racks soiled with built up debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Packaged pizza boxes stored on floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster observed. Emailed to manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2025. Verified license is current and up to date in system

DISTRICT TAVERN

116 N 12TH ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler main cooks line cook corn 48F cook rice 44F garlic butter 60F moved foods to reach in freezer all to 43F
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbed chicken with gloves and removed gloves and put new gloves on no hand washing discussed with employee the importance of hand washing
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach climbing on the wall behind dish washing machine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over blue cheese and vegetables walk in cooler employee discarded eggs
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bucket inside sink. Bucket was removed
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4404 W W GANDY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water leaking from hose supplying coffee machine. Operator states work order is in for replacement or repair at time of inspection.

HIBACHI EXPRESS FLORIDA INC

14923 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line flip top unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wire scrub brush in the hand washing sink on the cook line, employee removed.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a box of steak on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave with food debris build up. Employee began to clean
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle with oil with no label. Observed bulk containers in the back with no labels.
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6102 S MACDILL AVE STE A, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

WINDWARD BAR & GRILLE

282 WINDWARD PASSAGE, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked ribs in freezer not dated. Employee dated items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils and frozen raw chicken stored in hand sink. Items moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle north end of bar.
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/Jay Hepp 7/5/2021
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen raw chicken at room temperature. Item moved to walk in cooler.

DIESEL GARAGE GRILL AND BAR

34200 US HWY19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers used to store rice and flour in back storage area.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Sliced jalapeños 30lbs, 3qts tomato juice, 3lbs artichoke hearts, 12lbs of chili beans
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went to place on gloves after putting in hairnet no handwash.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 3 seconds.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
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8019 CITRUS PARK DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf over a jar of maraschino cherries and unwashed potatoes inside walk in cooler. Employee relocated raw shell eggs to an approved location at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner on vacation, employee unable to locate 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. Owner on vacation, employee unable to locate state approved employee training.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sheet pans stored inside hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed all pans at time of inspection.
Light not functioning. No light available inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
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11720 E DR MLK JR BLVD #11752, SEFFNER · Hillsborough County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of mold like substance on exterior of ice chute. Manager cleaned area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2026

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #483

1111 NORTH WESTSHORE BLVD STE 100A, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By walk-in cooler in kitchen.

FINN'S DOCKSIDE BAR & GRILL

1112 APOLLO BEACH BLVD, APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee go from soiled dishes to clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quat, manager remade tested 150 ppm quat.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor. Employee removed at time of inspection.

5006 E FOWLER AVE STE B, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Manager replaced paper.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in the walk in cooler with labels. Manager stored correctly.

WAFFLE HOUSE #2416

7438 E HILLSBOROUGH AVENUE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink by register.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked mushrooms in reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath cabinet
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TONY ROMA'S BONES & BURGERS

2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD FC-203, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler on cook line Cold Holding: sliced cheddar 61 F, sliced tomato 60 F, shredded cheddar 62 F, cut lettuce 61 F. Employee moved all time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 soiled tongs stored in handwash sink by three-compartments sink. Removed.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep counter at cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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17512 DONA MICHELLE DR STE I, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over containers of bacon and sausage in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager moved items.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor next to mop sink. 2 dead roaches behind white plug on wall across from 3 compartment sink. 4 dead roaches on long plug outlet attached to wall across from 3 compartment sink. 2 dead roaches and 1 egg in timer box on wall across from 3 compartment sink. Manager eradicated and sanitized all area. We discussed pest control processes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on charger on prep table next to reach in freezer. Observed employee keys on prep table at kitchen entrance. Manager moved items.

INTERNATIONAL PIZZA KITCHEN

1000 N FLORIDA AVE, 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 and the time removed from temperature. Pizza time marks. Owner determined time and placed marks
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 2 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/ 4 employees no food manager present
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards back kitchen
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cake deserts and salads not labeled front service grab and go
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3611 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Manager removed Jose splitter during inspection, the sink has a built in vacuum breaker.
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/ Derek Cortez exp 7-12-2026
Missing drain plug at dumpster., discussed with manager the importance of the drain plug.

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

30180 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish washer area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles cracked and broken and grout through out kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking.

KIM'S CUBAN SANDWICH SHOP INC

11911 E MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, SEFFNER · Hillsborough County

No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

2337 SEVEN SPRINGS BLVD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler - raw chicken and chorizo over tortillas, operator moved tortillas to top. In walk in cooler - raw beef over cooked vegetables, operated moved beef to bottom
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under tortilla chips, operator removed
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Receipt shows charge for credit vs cash. Charge is not shown on menu
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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.
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LITTLE CAESARS 642

5538 GALL BLVD, ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and some portions of wall soiled with an accumulation of grease. Oven hood system has accumulation of dust and some ceiling vents.

5118 GALL BLVD, ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County

Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0ppm with machine actively being used at time of inspection. Directed operator to set up manual sanitation in the three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizing dishmachine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispensing nozzles soiled with an accumulation of slime and underneath dispensing machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple areas with utensils in standing water. Water measured at 74F. Operator removed items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in boba/drink station. Operator removed.

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