CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP
214 E BEARSS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans in the dry storage area. Manager removed and voluntarily discarded.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects in the kitchen cook line area.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon being stored over cooked chicken. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the cut lettuce on the steam table temping at 70F. Manager had employee add more ice. Re-tempted around thirty minutes later at 67F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an empanada in the warmer temping at 113F. Manager stated that it has been in the box for 35 min. Manger had employee refry the empanadas. Empanadas retempted at 147F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a spice container in the handwashing sink on the cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed little bowls being used as scoops in a bulk container of salt. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door handle to the microwave being soiled with grease.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line and prep table. Manager stated that they have ordered new ones to replace them. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks on the prep table and being stored above the cook line. Manger removed employee drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler. Manager had an employee place items on crates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the lid at the dumpster being open. Manager closed lid. Observed the exterior area of the dumpster being soiled. ** Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. In the front area and the back prep table manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.