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8194 WOODLAND CENTER DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
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
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of glass cleaner on food preparation area table next to cooler by front counter across from espresso machine, operator moved items to correct location . **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice shoot on soda fountain soiled with residue, operator had an employee to clean the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips operator , said he would purchase some.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Did not observe submitted plans at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board on prep table next to slicer.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation area behind robo coupe food processor, operator moved drinks to correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator did not have choking poster available, inspector provided choking poster at time of inspection to operator and hung it up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket wet by the triple sink, operator hung the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:23 PM.
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.