THE HOT TOMATO
2702 E COLLEGE AVE · RUSKIN · Hillsborough County · FL 33570
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open, operating, and serving the public. Llicense expired 2/1/2026. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban Sandwiches 60 F on counter, manager states it's been there for approximately 20 minutes, discussed time as a public health control. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato balls 106 F in hot holding unit, manager began to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler lid handle broken. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Warning**
21-01-4Basic – Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:37 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.