PALM RIVER CAFE
7754 PALM RIVER RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
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 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over unwashed green peppers. Operator relocated bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: Swiss cheese 45 F, milk 45 F,stuffed potatoes 50 F, flan 48 F, roast pork 47 F, chicken empanadas 46 F, beef empanadas 48 F, cooked ham 45 F, raw bacon 48 F, white American cheese 44 F, raw shell eggs 60 F, Per operator all items have been in reach in cooler in storage room overnight. Operator did not take temperature of items this morning and ambient cooling thermometer reads 45 F. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 54 F, American cheese 50 F Per operator items were put on prep table in ice at 7 am this morning. Time temped 10:15 am. Operator more ice at time of inspection.**Repeat Violation** Cold holding: Swiss cheese 45 F, milk 45 F,stuffed potatoes 50 F, flan 48 F, roast pork 47 F, chicken empanadas 46 F, beef empanadas 48 F, cooked ham 45 F, raw bacon 48 F, white American cheese 44 F, raw shell eggs 60 F, Per operator all items have been in reach in cooler in storage room overnight. Operator did not take temperature of items this morning and ambient cooling thermometer reads 45 F. Stop sale issued for all food items in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At sandwich station reach in cooler cutting board. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to coffee machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:21 PM.
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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.