MAIKELS KITCHEN
3864 WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sapote fruit pulp stored in direct contact with shopping bag, located inside Walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed culantro and garlic in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated all shell eggs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: 12 media noche sandwiches 46F at 12:05pm, 62 Cuban sandwiches 46F at 12:05pm Reach in cooler: 16 Cuban sandwiches 51F at 11:59am, 12 media noche sandwiches 59F at 11:59am. All sandwiches prepared at 6am. Sliced Swiss cheese 49F at 11:59am, sliced tomato 49F at 11:59am **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front service line sandwich Reach in cooler from 7am: sliced Swiss cheese 49F at 11:59am, sliced tomato 49F at 11:59am, media noche sandwich 51F at 11:59am, Cuban sandwich's 59F at 11:59am. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple Cutting board soiled in back kitchen area and on sandwich make line Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing raw shrimp stored inside kitchen Employee handwash sink. Employee relocated shrimp to approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 11 employees working, no CFM present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for Yaidelyn. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on kitchen prep table adjacent to prep sink and Walk in cooler. Employee relocated drink during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing inside a plastic bucket of water in back kitchen area. Employee thawed raw shrimp under cold running water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:26 AM.
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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.