Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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1208 E BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- 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.
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, forming on package of cheese sauce
500 N TAMPA ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Head ace bottle stored with restaurants food back storage room. Manager moved
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over quiche reach in cooler back storage area
18835 STATE RD 54, LUTZ · Hillsborough County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray bottle on prep table with utensils in prep area, operator removed it
- Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dishwasher tested 3 times and temperature was 152. Operator set up triple sink quaternary 200ppm .
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed it out and displayed on the wall
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf with bottled sauce together in dry storage area, operator removed it
3474 LITHIA PINECREST RD, VALRICO · Hillsborough 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 beef patties stored over raw salmon in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged correctly.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portioned pack of sliced American cheese not date marked.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used to scoop bulk sugar. Operator removed bowl.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and air pod case on prep table. Operator removed.
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots stored over salad dressing and olives in walk in cooler.
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13121 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Acetaminophen next to jug of pepper in serves station.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser on rack hanging next to soda bibs in back dish area
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast station across from egg station: Observed cream cheese on top of station temped at 10:30 AM 75F, operator moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling and temped again 11:55 34f cold holding, greek yogurt temped 10:30 60f but operator voluntarily discarded. Observed sliced cheddar in walk in cooler temped at 9:40 AM 44f and temped at 11:15 AM 41f cold holding.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter in mop sink missing a back flow preventer.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up inside of coffee tube in servers station. Observed brown build up on ice guard inside ice machine by dish machine.
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454 MANDALAY AVE, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit missing.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room door will not close. Scraping the floor.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers.
1011 E BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on the floor next to soda box rack.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting Metal pans on clean dish shelf
7805 PALM RIVER RD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauce and green sponge in Handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.
- 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. 2 employees.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen.
- Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Sauce on clean containers on dish drying rack.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk cornmeal on front line.
7620 PALM RIVER RD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Equipment cleaner on top of pizza line reach in cooler. Manager removed.
- Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container holding marinara sauce in walk in cooler.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo containers on floor near bulk flour.
- Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Slow drain at Handwash sink near mixer.
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13025 S US HWY 301 STE 104, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting boards.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled on cook line.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at self service soda machine.
- Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to to go containers. Manager removed at time of inspection.
13025 US HWY 301 S STE 102, RIVERVIEW · 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Employee replaced chlorine tested 100ppm chlorine.
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 23 rodent droppings in server area 8 rodent droppings at bar 7 rodent droppings near single service items 2rodent droppings in kitchen 4 rodent droppings under grill 7 rodent droppings in dry storage
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly flying around in kitchen
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Employee placed shrimp to the bottom at time of inspection.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
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200 N TAMPA ST STE G115, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bread and desserts and raw beef stored over milk walk in cooler.
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor in salad prep area server killed both roaches. 4 live roaches inside cabinet front service area. 1 live roach inside the wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach under reach in freezer prep line
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand washing Sinks back kitchen employee restocked for some sinks.
- 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.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at the bar not labeled
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2420 W BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced towels.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on work top cooler at wait station. Operator removed.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bulk rice. Operator replaced with scoop.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on shelf over 3-sink.
- Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Operator placed on shelf.
260 1 AVE S STE 100, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu is missing asterisk on Nigiri and Sashimi portion of menu. Manager marked printed menus with asterisk on menu during time of inspection.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw salmon cut/portioned and wrapped in plastic wrap stored in double door reach in cooler. Not date marked.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of light red liquid substance stored across from three compartment sink. Spray bottle labeled as degreaser.
- Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooler across three compartment sink.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black mold like substance.
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1464 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter area and employee restroom . Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sinks
- Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment hanging on the mop sink . Employee labeled spray bottle
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled in kitchen . Employee labeled container
- In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away in the front counter area . Employee increased velocity
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201 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
6617 N NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- 2 live flies in seating area of the establishment 2 live flies in kitchen area of the establishment
- 4 live roaches near fittings of grease trap 1 live roach on table under blender
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Only hand wash sink in kitchen no paper towels.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment had a food manager certification for the old owner but no one currently has it. Changed ownership 6/12/2026. Manager/Owner Suleiman I. Due 10/3/2026
- Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not able to run hand wash sink to test temperature.
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8502 N ARMENIA AVE STE 1H, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line are soiled.
250 WESTSHORE PLZ FC3, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant open and serving public at time of inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cooks line floor soiled with sticky substance at time of inspection.
4919 MEMORIAL HWY STE 115, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open box of raw Philly steak stored over a box of croissants, cooked gyro meat and cooked breakfast sausages. Manager relocated all items to an approved location at time of inspection.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese, cooked pulled pork, cooked ground beef not dated inside kitchen reach in cooler.
2802 N 16TH ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
11545 US HWY 41, GIBSONTON · Hillsborough County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine next to single service items.
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe ed employee wash and rinse dish without sanitizing. Discussed that she needs to sanitize.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board.
408 N US HWY 41, RUSKIN · Hillsborough County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves for food prep without washing hands.
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating. License expired 2/1/2026.
- Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Went from soiled dishes to making coffee without washing hands.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Emptied water in hand wash sink.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
5611 E BROADWAY AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Curing board on reach 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.
- Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. No splash guard next to Handwash sink.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
5109 CAUSEWAY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler.
- Stored food not covered. Hamburgers in reach in freezer.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in cooler.
2700 N WALDO RD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County
- Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 3 flies flying in office inside kitchen.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow missing from hose Bibb at outside mop sink.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (105F - Hot Holding); pork (125F - Hot Holding) items in hot cabinet at end of cooks line, manager stated they were currently hot holding. Meat placed back on smoker.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooks line soiled with grease.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server line with water droplets on the interior of cups.
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2010 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over pork in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. All raw items placed below.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Orange multi surface cleaner over Togo boxes in dining room. Manager moved chemicals.
- Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee on cooks line touched glasses on face then started plating foods.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48F - Cold Holding); tuna (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding) items in flip top reach in cooler on cooks line, employee placed ice on items. Manager stated items were 41F or below 3 hours previous. coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) item in front counter reach in cooler.
- Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies flying in kitchen.
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