Inspection Report

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MEALS ON WHEELS OF TAMPA, INC.

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1131590
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10801606
DBPR license3913376

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large cutting boards in kitchen near walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked gravy in walk in cooler operator dated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe Staff **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation dripping from AC vent on to floor in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf over prep table. Employee phone on shelf over prep table. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clear containers on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezers. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair Gaskets of walk in freezer torn. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of Reach in cooler near kitchen door. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk Togo containers on floor in dry storage upstairs. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on to floor from dish machine. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.