CHEF AND THE BAKER SOUTH TAMPA
3413 S MANHATTAN AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33629
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – 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. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed onions inside walk in cooler. Employee removed eggs and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine test kit not used to check sanitizer in dishwasher after set up.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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 employees have food handlers certification. **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler in kitchen area are torn.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on reach in cooler cutting board in kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:44 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.