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ALEZ CARIBBEAN BISTRO LLC

1428 E FLETCHER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3678337
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13564187
DBPR license3917195

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate7 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 5

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches live roach on kitchen floor. Employee eradicated, clean and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. goat (67F – Cold Holding) rice (49F – Cold Holding) cooked vegetables (49F – Cold Holding) operator discarded food.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. goat (67F – Cold Holding) rice (49F – Cold Holding) cooked vegetables (49F – Cold Holding) operator discarded food. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reaching cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in men's bathroom.

#15Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in men's bathroom.

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables, cooked rice has no date markings inside refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#3Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to fix lid of white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the top of door leading from kitchen to back building.

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle, water, and baby bottle stored in double door refrigerator in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.