2 ALEX'S
7049 W WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Used for sauce **Warning**
08A-11-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs over bottles of beer in reach in cooler with glass doors.operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat food in walk in operator moved items to the appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved food items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. -garlic in oil first temp 1:45 pm (76F – Cold Holding) 2nd temp 28f -shredded cheese first temp 1:45 pm (55F – Cold Holding); 2nd temp 45f at 1:55 pm shredded ham first temp 1:45 (55F – Cold Holding) 2nd temp 38f at 1:55 pm whole milk first temp 2:00 (46F – Cold Holding) 2nd temp 43f at 2:57pm**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under triple sink attached to faucet missing vaunt breaker.spoke with operator the importance of using a vacuumed breaker. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with operator of the big six and sent educational packet to operator. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled , can opener solder with debris, operator cleaned can opener and blade. Cutting boards observed with mold like substance , operator discarded cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked , next to triple sink , operator moved item blocking the sink to another area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves rusted in walk in cooler and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. One employee expired May 2025 **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser unlabeled , Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine , operator stated they will clean it .
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.employee drink in cooler operator removed Drink from cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed block of cheese uncovered in walk in cooler , operator covered the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing out in water at room temperature.employee moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Spoke with operator on the importance of smoothing cleanable shelves **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:56 AM.
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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.