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BOIL SPOT

1120 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3437587
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10712674
DBPR license3917253

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in water heater room 7 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf. 10 rodent droppings under dry storage pallet 22 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf near back storage area. 1 rodent dropping on top of food storage shelf. 12 rodent droppings observed on top of dishwasher. Discussed with operator. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 1 live rodent in hot water heater room in dry storage. **Time Extended**

#12High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in back missing vacuum breaker. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: No back flow protection device has been added to mop sink. **Time Extended**

Basic 10

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Lime scale buildup inside dishwasher. **Time Extended**

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in water heater room. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches, one in microwave screen One dead roach in cabinet under handwashing sink. Two dead roaches under back hand sink in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 1 live roach inside 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach next to white reach in freezer in back kitchen area. 1 dead roach in dish machine area. **Time Extended**

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelf near 3 dish area in disrepair, rust pitted. Reach in cooler shelves in server station with plastic coating cracking. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Dry storage shelves have rust buildup next to dishwasher. **Time Extended**

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil, soy sauce stored of floor. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic10-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine. Operator rewashed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign at side hand sink faded and no longer legible. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink provided operator with hand washing signs. **Time Extended**

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler, and walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Gasket are soiled inside reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic24-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Bowls and plates at salad bar not inverted. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Bowls and plates are not stored inverted. **Time Extended**

#10Basic36-30-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall not smooth and easily cleanable , in dry storage shed next to mop sink. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Open rafters over part of buffet and server station. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.