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TAMPA LUNCH COMPANY

2201 N HOWARD AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1132606
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10911609
DBPR license3913441

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed condensation dripping from fans into an uncovered container of miso paste in the reach-in cooler . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed time/temperature control for safety food temped 46-49 F stored in reach-in cooler at kitchen over night more than 4 hours, ambient thermometer showed 50F, no temperatures check performed by operator and employee. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at main kitchen area – Cold Holding: tofu 48 F, smoked bacon 48 F, aunjus prep 49 F, chicken base 47 F, butter 46F, Greek yogurt 46F. Food from walk-in cooler 2 hours ago: cooked chicken (51 F – Cold Holding); ham (51 F – Cold Holding). Operator moved ham and cooked chicken to walk-in cooler, 2nd temp ham 45F cooked chicken 43F. Discussed with operator that do not use the reach-in cooler for time/temperature control for safety food until repaired or replaced, all food temperatures should be stored at 41 F or below. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: multiple of cheese pizzas (120F – Hot Holding). Operator moved pizzas to oven to reheat, re temp 166-169 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate05-03-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Unable to turn on digital probe thermometers. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-19-4

Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed condensation dripping from fans into an uncovered container of miso paste in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. A container of miso paste with no lid stored in reach-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can by handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
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.