THE NUTRITION FACTORY
3251 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vegetarian chili at 53f in tall center reach in cooler, garlic sauce prepped and stored more than 24 hours 44f, cilantro dressing prepped and stored more than 24 hours at 45f., manager discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetarian chili at 53f in tall center reach in cooler, garlic sauce prepped and stored more than 24 hours 44f, cilantro dressing prepped and stored more than 24 hours at 45f, manager discarded items.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with blue glass cleaner hanging off shelf with styrofoam cups under the large tv , employee 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 multiple cutting boars through out the kitchen soiled.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for quaternary or chlorine. Discussed with manager he said they will order some.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in reach in coolers in the back and front kitchen areas without date marking, discussed with manager proper date marking.
Basic 10
14-21-4Basic – Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed soiled can opener blade,discussed with manager the importance of a clean blade.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting boards used throughout kitchen area, discussed with manager the importance of smooth cleanable surfaces.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed employee during of shelf above food prep area in the back kitchen, manager moved item to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack, headphones ,keys and phones on front food prep counter across from ice milk machine ,manager moved items to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans stacked wet in ware washing drying rack.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster, used for cardboard, discussed with manager the importance of a drain plug on dumpster.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.no hand washing sign in bathroom used by employees, manager printed and hung sign in employee used bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple pans with labels still on them after washing, discussed with manager.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops stored wet by the mop sink , manager placed mops in a manner to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet towels on front counter. Food service area, manager removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:10 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.