ZAMBIA SMOKEHOUSE
3000 E BUSCH BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336128734
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher rinse temperature only 144F. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. Chef fixed dishwasher temperature at
Intermediate 2
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. High temperature thermometer battery's are dead and dishwasher not reaching proper rinse temperature.
16-59-1Intermediate – Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Sanitizer solution tested 0ppm in 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer not automatically dispensed when turned on. Chef put sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath handwashing sink. Employee cleaned up water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor in freezer. Staff removed and properly stored chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink by dishwasher is slow draining.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.