TAKE 5 CAFE
3111 W MARTIN LUTHER KING · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A piece of butter 56 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the sandwich press soiled with accumulated burned debris and grease at sandwich bar. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jose Vazquez, Food Service Director. No other certified food manager available. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's opened bottled water stored in reach-in cooler with milk at bar. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At back cook line in prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple bags of ice cubes stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:21 AM.
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.