MAX'S CAFE
3802 W MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning solutions being stored next to ready to eat condiments.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter on the mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled/stained cutting boards on the clean dish rack.
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in the top interior of the ice machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in the bulk container bins.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Co tanks no secured near the soda bibs.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the drying rack.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with a beard with no beard guard.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the drying rack in the dish washing area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed three soda bib cases being stored on the floor.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open beverage can in the reach in cooler with food being used to sell to the public.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed being stored on the floor near the dish drying rack.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors in the kitchen dish washing area, walk in cooler and the floors peeling in the kitchen cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.