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1270 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1332560
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13626908
DBPR license3954335

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving the public at time of inspection.

#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pieces of cooked chicken breast (109F – Hot Holding) and a pan of Alfredo sauce (109F – Hot Holding) stored on griddle top. Operator reheating at time of inspection: cooked chicken 173 F, Alfredo sauce 166 F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 fryer baskets soiled with accumulated old burned food substance and grease.

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler handles soiled with grease and debris. Exterior of the microwave soiled with grease.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Per operator, water was overflowing from potable water tank earlier because she forgot to shut off water hose while filling the tank. Operator dried floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.

#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. A bag of plastic soup containers stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster tails thawed in standing water at three-compartments sink. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.