SPARTA SEAFOOD AND GRILL EXPRESS
7545 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2026.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Located next to mop sink. Manager relocated raw chicken to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Mohamed.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line soiled.
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on front line with cut marks.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on top of shelf over kitchen prep table on front line. Manager relocated drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 1 bag of vacuum sealed raw swai thawing in room temperature in office area. Discussed proper thawing methods with Manager. Manager began to thaw frozen swai in three compartment sink under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:21 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.