ESTHER'S CAFE
3001 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop raw beef inside double door refrigerator. Employee removed and properly stored eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink. Owner placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator . Employee added proper dates to beans. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink across from reach in cooler.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator. Employee removed and discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:47 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.