MARTHA'S PLACE
5202 N NEBRASKA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pancake mix. Owner moved mix to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Owner switched order. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer food borne illness questions.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple prep tables in kitchen have lots of crumbs and debris.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front area used for storage.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front area no paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
22-38-5Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. At time of inspection no sanitizer was present. Owner went to store and bought proper bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front area no soap. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes in walk in cooler not date marked. Owner says they were cooked 2 days ago. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 2024.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by warewashing area has lots of paint chipping off.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood soiled with greasy buildup.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two microwaves in kitchen both soiled on interior.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in front area no sign.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of waffle maker caked with old batter.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Food in walk in cooler. raw chicken, raw fish, cooked beans, cooked potatoes etc. not covered. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in kitchen by fryer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:09 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.