FRONT PORCH GRILL
5924 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed a fly land on a raw beef patty in prep kitchen area. Also observed 3 flies in prep kitchen area. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a fly land on a raw beef patty in prep kitchen area. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep line reach-in-cooler and large ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw chicken thawing out in hand sink near back kitchen door. Operator placed inside walk-in-cooler. Also observed operator fill water picture with water at hand sink near dish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Front kitchen and walk-in-cooler area **Warning**
Basic 12
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout back kitchen area **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooksline underneath hand sink Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooksline **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 4 flies in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:47 PM.
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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.