Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LAMEIZI HOT POT & BBQ

2501 E FOWLER AVE. · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3575865
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10744431
DBPR license3919093

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored overtop reach in cooler in kitchen area.

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored on top of bottle water.

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen area used as a dump sink.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/

#17Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. No date on thawed chicken inside walk in cooler.

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black mold- like substance.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored overtop food preparation table on cooks line.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Shacks sauce stored on floor.

#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between food preparation table and refrigerator.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle.

#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.

#10Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cabbage not washed before preparation.

#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket with water inside bucket.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.