CAFE CARIBE
10422 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine tested at 10ppm, employee readjusted to 50ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-52-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine bucket tested at 0ppm, employee readjusted chlorine to 50ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed front line cook employee crack raw shell eggs and handled a clean plate without first washing hands. Discussed with manager. Employee immediately washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Uncooked bacon stored over Ready to eat prepared Cuban sandwiches and Genoa salami inside Walk in cooler. Manager relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen fish and shrimp stored over a bag of frozen peas and carrots and a bag of cookie dough inside large Reach in chest freezer. Manager relocated all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge scrub and metal scrub stored inside Employee handwash sink at front counter. Employee removed all,items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 5
21-19-4Basic – 1 bag of clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Stored on floor being kitchen Walk in cooler. Manager removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks inside establishment. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink stored on top of front counter Reach in cooler. Employee relocated drink to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of sugar, 5 boxes of soda syrup stored on floor behind kitchen Walk in cooler. 2 boxes of raw chicken, 1 box of raw shell eggs, 1 bag of unwashed onions, and 1 container of unsweetened tea stored on floor inside Walk in cooler. Manager relocated all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottled water bottle on shelf inside Walk in cooler. Manager removed water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:13 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.