Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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15463 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3689137
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13610888
DBPR license3919124

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib on hot line next to stove top missing a vacuum breaker , discussed with manager the importance of a vacuum breaker .

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink behind bar had a bottle of Dawn dish soap in it , handwashing sink next to mop sink in back kitchen had plastic waste in it , employee removed item to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Operator did not have the correct test strips for chlorine at time of inspection , manager said they will order some soon.

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to microwave across from the cooks line , employee placed paper towels in towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Handwashing soap at handwashing sink in an Aquafina bottle not labeled,employee labeled the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee monster drink in make cooler on the cooks line across from the stoves , employees moved drink to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.