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MANDY'S RESTAURANT

4025 W WATERS AVE STE 101 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3649851
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13468870
DBPR license3905946

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( ham) in freezer . Manager removed ham from bag and placed in a food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw chicken in opened bag ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( packages of yucas ) in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged in storage area in back kitchen . Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Food rearranged . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on the floor under dish machine. Manager removed live roach , cleaned and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked meats) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours ( 2 days previously ) not properly date marked in walk in cooler . Manager date marked food . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured opposite men's restroom . Manager secured tanks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in front counter area. Manager has new cutting boards in boxes with scheduled service to install them **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. – 1 dead roach on the floor under chemical storage rack in dish washing area . Manager removed roach , cleaned and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ice cream in reach in freezer . Manager relocated personal food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in food prep area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation in former bar area **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in front counter and cook line areas **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – dusty hood filters at cook line – soiled shelves in walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food ( cooked meats, oil and vegetables) not covered in walk in cooler . Manager covered food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of tomatoes, unwashed lemons) ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cooked pork, margarine ) in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
5 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.