Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO

11001 56 STREET · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33617

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3576084
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10745360
DBPR license3917798

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 11, 2025 1:28 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 12, 2025 3:11 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on the shelf to the prep table near the cook line. 2 live roaches on the shelf under the prep table near the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator a copy. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning clothes in the handwashing sink on the line.

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the bottom of the reach in cooler. 2 dead roaches near the reach in cooler. 10 dead roaches under the handwashing sink near the cook line. 2 dead under the wine holding rack. 8 dead behind the stove and ice machine. 4 dead near the three compartment sink. 5 under the prep table near the cook line. Manager was able to remove, clean and sanitize. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the entrance of the kitchen.

#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in the kitchen above the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting/ceiling not smooth. Observed soiled floors behind the oven, ice machine flip top units and under the handwashing sink near the cook line. Observed dust soiled ceiling in the prep area of the kitchen. Observed missing tiles under the prep table near the cook line. Observed some non smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen in the prep area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.