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MANDY'S RESTAURANT

4025 W WATERS AVE STE 101 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3583332
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10797189
DBPR license3905946

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority01A-05-4

High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Operator unable to provide invoice for 2 cases of raw chicken in Walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw breaded pork 46F, raw chicken 46F, pooled egg mixture 46F, raw beef 47F, raw pork loins 48F, raw chicken 48F, raw chicken 49F, raw pork loin 49F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked chicken 49F, cooked beef noodle 47F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked pork 48F, cooked pork 53F, cooked chicken 54F, cooked tamales 46F, cooked yuca 47F, cooked beef 47F, cooked beef 48F, cooked pork 49F, cooked chicken stew 49F, cooked black beans 49F, cooked plantains 47F, ham and oil 47F, sliced ham 48F, ham 49F, cheese 49F, cheese 48F, cheese 48F, cheese 49F, cheese 48F, ham 47F, cheesecake 48F, potato balls with beef and pork 45F, Cooked chicken originally obtained from Walk in cooler which was out of temperature **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tempted at 10:20am: raw breaded pork 46F, raw chicken 46F, pooled egg mixture 46F, raw beef 47F, raw pork loins 48F, raw chicken 48F, raw chicken 49F, raw pork loin 49F, ham and oil 47F, sliced ham 48F, ham 49F, cheese 49F, cheese 48F, cheese 48F, cheese 49F, cheese 48F, ham 47F, cheesecake 48F, potato balls with beef and pork 45F, Cooked chicken 47F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked chicken 49F, cooked beef noodle 47F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked pork 48F, cooked pork 53F, cooked chicken 54F, cooked tamales 46F, cooked yuca 47F, cooked beef 47F, cooked beef 48F, cooked pork 49F, cooked chicken stew 49F, cooked black beans 49F, cooked plantains 47F, Cooked chicken originally obtained from Walk in cooler which was out of temperature (See Stop Sale) **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to steam table warmers. Operator removed knife during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked items in Walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 CO tanks adjacent to restrooms not secured. Operator secured tanks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles behind front line cook are bulging and in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles on front cook are acoustic tiles. Operator plans to replace with smooth, cleanable tiles by 7/4/2025. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in dish pit area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not holding food at proper temperature. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license displayed in office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in front line Reach in cooler has cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored inside plastic serving platter in top of Reach in freezer on front line cook, adjacent to deli slicer. Operator relocated keys during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Located at dry storage rack adjacent to Dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of insulated food contact surface are soiled with debris, located in storage area adjacent to restrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic25-17-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Located on lower shelving on cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.