TAKE 5 CAFE
3111 W MARTIN LUTHER KING · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked onion 79 F and pulled pork 78 F stored on utility cart next to grill at front service line. Discussed proper hot holding temperature is 135F or above with the operator, operator coached employee and employee reheating food items at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cory Scully, Chef Manager.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the sandwich press soiled with accumulation of grease and burned food debris at front service line.
Basic 5
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple corners in kitchen and wall on entrance of the kitchen.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind large cooking equipment on cook lines. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil and a case of plastic bottled Pepsi stored on floor in dry food storage room.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 2 sanitizer buckets tested 0ppm at food prep area in kitchen. Operator informed employee to replace solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:32 AM.
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.