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

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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

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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled around kitchen equipment 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.

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.
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/
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.
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4495 W GANDY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained green cutting mat stored at triple sink at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in bulk cut leafy greens at time of inspection.

15213 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. Time marking unclear on sushi rice unclear in sushi line. Manager corrected.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed quart container of lemon wedges in ice machine in the servers station. Manager moved to fridge beside it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on spicy tuna on sushi station in reach in cooler.
No proof provided that some 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 agreement for server and some cooks, due to no training or expired food handling training.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dawn soap was stored in hand wash sink next to three compartments sink. Also observed pint single use container in hand wash sink to the left of the cook line. Manager removed both items.
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PALM RIVER PIZZA

6202 PALM RIVER ROAD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked sausage 50 F, meat balls 61 F, Per operator items were in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of the temperature.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink.
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8552 GUNN HWY, ODESSA · Hillsborough County

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 3 times and chlorine reading is 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink chlorine tested 100ppm
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. See stop sale. Egg in kitchen cook line no time marked, operator determined the time and marked it correctly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cut board stained with black mold like substance buildup
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dish machine and triple sink chlorine sanitizer solution.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO LLC

103 BRANDON TOWN CENTER, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly on wall in back prep area. Employee eradicated cleaned and sanitized
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink quaternary ammonium below 100ppm, employee remade 200ppm
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Serving on front line

RESTAURANT BELLA COLOMBIA

5835 MEMORIAL HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen fish stored over frozen cooked empanadas inside front line reach in freezer. Employee relocated raw items to an approved location 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. Chorizo are not dated inside a front line reach in cooler. Employee added date to chorizo at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled. Calcium buildup located inside ice machine.
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. Flan made in house are not properly labeled for customer self service in dining room reach in cooler. Employee relocated all flan from self service reach in cooler at time of inspection

BIG RAY'S FISH CAMP

6116 INTERBAY 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
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food items not date marked at time of inspection
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank in store room not secured at time of inspection

TACO BELL #6146

13032 US 301 S, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries were held at 107F. Manager states they were there for 30 min.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards have stains. Prep table had grease build up. Tortilla warmer had burnt on soil. Self serve soda machine has build up on inside of nozzles.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 2024. Manager provided license at end of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards have deep grooves.

ROTIS INDIAN RESTAURANT

13025 US HWY 301 S STE 102, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County

7 rodent droppings near to go containers 1 rodent dropping by buffet line 2 rodent droppings under bar area 2 rodent droppings in kitchen 2 rodent droppings in dry storage area 1 rodent dropping by dish machine 1 rodent dropping next to hot water heater 1 live rodent observed on cook line
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.
No hot water for entire establishment. Water at hand wash sink, prep sink, 3 compartment sink all temped 80 F ran approximately 2 minutes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
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VALRICO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

2808 LITHIA PINECREST RD, VALRICO · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and pork stored over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw pork in walk in cooler.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of Roasted Red Peppers and Mandarin Oranges. Operator removed from inventory.
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 mark. Raw shell eggs on cookline, placed out of temperature control 30 minutes prior.
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 mozzarella in flip top cooler opened previous day.
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JUST LOVE COFFEE

2020 W BRANDON BLVD STE 105, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter garlic mix 89, advised to hot hold at 135 and above or place on time as a public health control.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vent on cooks line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Front reach in cooler. Manager moved items
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys on top of reach in cooler. Employee moved items
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.

DEVITO'S ITALIAN SPECIALTIES

200 N TAMPA ST STE G115, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

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.

CAFFEINE ROASTERS

407 S DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board in kitchen at time of inspection.
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

HOT ROCKS PIZZA

5915 MEMORIAL HWY STE 115, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Philly meat 97°F at 12:11 AM left out at front line cook at 12:05 PM - cooled to 32°F at 12:34 PM.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked meatballs 110°F at 12:08 AM finish cooking at 11:48 AM left out at room temperature - manager reheated meatballs to 137°F at 12:33 PM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards, inside establishment are soiled.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed one employee washing their hands at the three compartment sink. Discussed with employee to wash hands only designated hand washing sinks.
Food stored on floor. Multi case cases of bottle soda are stored on the floor near front door.
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JJ PLUMS CAFE II

4131 S US I, FT PIERCE · St. Lucie County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Large 2 door reach in cooler in storage area pan of ground beef 48F, raw bacon 48F, sausage patties 48F operator stated shipment came in recently. Turned cooler temperature down to rapid chill new temps ground beef 37F, sausage patty 43F, sausage link 44F. Small reach in cooler on cook line: raw chicken 50F, sausage links 49F, sausage patties 48F, sliced tomatoes 50. Cook moved items to small reach in freezer to rapid chill new temps: sausage links 44F, sausage patties 43F, raw chicken 42F, tomatoes sliced 1 hour ago cooling 47F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in silver reach in cooler opened 8/3/26 not date ,asker waiter corrected
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Various areas of kitchen
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LA HACIENDA MEXICANA

5915 MEMORIAL HWY STE 112, 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. Dish machine tested at 0 PPM, chlorine bucket was empty. Manager placed new chlorine solution for dish machine, chlorine tested at 50 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Door to flip top reach in cooler on front line has a broken hinge. Flip top door completely comes off when pulled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks are not secured in bar area.
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FLATBREAD & BUTTER

101 W TYLER ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid eggs over cook beef reach in cooler prep area manager moved to proper storage
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell egg over strawberries reach in cooler manager moved to proper storage
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler certificate food handler from Chicago with an orange color certificate.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ware washing hand sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board
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THE HUNGRY GREEK

6156 PASEO AL MAR BLVD UNIT 104, APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County

Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. 4 pieces of salmon thawed in the factory bags. Box says to remove before thawing.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Manager stated that there was a problem with the dispenser to put quat in sink. He drained it and refilled and the quat was within proper range. Discussed with manager need to test quat level with each refill of sink.tested 0ppm quat, reamade tested 200ppm quat.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. 4 pieces of salmon thawed in the factory bags. Box says to remove before thawing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler below grill has soil buildup.
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FRITAS AND CRIOLLAS LLC

7611 78TH ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tea in reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Fryer baskets.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids of bulk flour in reach in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employees drinks in reach in coolers Employee removed.
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TACOS GONE MOBILE

1309 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler are torn.
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. Chef add proper labeling to bottles.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled. Employee cleaned out microwave.

PUPUSERIA EXPRESS

7607 CAUSEWAY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Food being prepared in storage trailer thats no Handwash sink. Operator shredding cabbage. Inspector discussed with operator that storage trailer is only for storage.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened Gatorade bottles in reach in cooler .
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in storage trailer.
Stored food not covered. Cut lettuce and multiple items in reach in cooler.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-154

4736 US HWY 19, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pans of raw breaded shrimp, above pans of cooked bacon. Operator bacon to top.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on left side of steam table- poblano hollandaise (44F - Cold Holding) 2 oz portion, pan over filled, moved from walk in cooler 3 hours ago, operator moved 5 portions back to walk in cooler recheck 39F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hash brown cooking rack on stove stove top
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom of vertical cooler in kitchen, across from hand wash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and shelves of equipment in kitchen
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

13245 S US HWY 301, DADE CITY · Pasco County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary solution at 400+ppm on cook line. Employee removed to dilute solution.

SMITTY'S SMOKEHOUSE AND GRILL

12830 US HWY 301, DADE CITY · Pasco County

Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind hot water open. Operator working on repairing.

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