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790 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR BLVD · SEFFNER · Hillsborough County · FL 33584

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3632439
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13483193
DBPR license3918040

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 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 1

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in prep area in brackets by three compartment sink 7 live roaches under shelf in dish pit three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: 1 live roach weakling down wall by prep three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wall in dish area. 1 live roach on wall in ice machine room Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink and dish area by walking cooler number two removed **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On back prep line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line floor. Manager removed. Observed multiple sauce buckets on floors in walk in cooler number 2. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled Exterior of hot line soiled with built up debris Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with mold like substance. Exterior of dry storage flour bins soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cornstarch ion cook line missing label **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · 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.