EL JEFE CAFE
5317 GUNN HWY UNIT 9 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624
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 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of sliced jalapeño peppers. 1 dented can of sausage gravy. 1 dented can of garbanzo beans. **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. Employee cracked raw eggs for cooking, then touched single service take out containers without washing hands. Discussed with employee. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in black shopping bag next to water filtration system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over diced chorizo in Reach in freezer. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked hash browns 99F at 9:19am inside front line oven reheat to 129F at 10:02am, corned beef hash 109F at 9:19am inside front line oven reheat to 135F at 10:02am. Guava cheese pastry 75F at 10:15am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multi-purpose oil stored on top of prep line microwave. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Black mold-like substance on soda fountain ice dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink at service window used for storing cleaning sponge and sharpening stone. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees working, no CFM present. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage grave, cooked potatoes, and chicken noodle soup not date marked inside Reach in freezer in dish pit area. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle located in shelf beneath front register. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler with cut marks. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil stored on floor next to dish pit area. Employee relocated oil to an approved location during time of inspection. Cans of garbanzo beans stored on floor of bury storage room. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. 1 box of single service insulated cups stored on floor if dry storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple food items not covered in prep line Reach in cooler. Diced tomato, cooked bacon, shredded cheese, onions, peppers, etc. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:31 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 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.