Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Warning

MEALS ON WHEELS OF TAMPA, INC.

5320 N BOULEVARD AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1131119
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10727271
DBPR license3913376

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 3 lbs of Sliced ripe black olives Gordon Choice 1 6 lbs of Fancy tomato sauce Gordon Choice 1 7 lbs of Cranberry sauce Gordon Choice 1 4 lbs of Imported sliced mushroom stems Kitchen Essentials **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach-in-cooler shelves soiled near kitchen front door and large ice machine soiled with mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink and hand sinks. All no higher than 71 F running over 5 mins. Hot water was turned off. Three-compartment sink and hand sinks all over 100 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling over prep tables and food steamers near walk-in-coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers in dishwasher area wet nesting **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. Observed on cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container in dryer storage area not identified **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

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