Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE FRYER HOUSE

6617 N NEBRASKA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3714310
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13752803
DBPR license3919302

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 3, 2026 1:52 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 4, 2026 2:41 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionNo handwashing sink

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed two fly in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches near stand mixer. 8 live roaches near grease trap. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings near a/c unit in closet. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch phone and then touch chicken without changing gloves and without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing procedures. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 59F and butter 57F. Both in prep cooler in front of 3 compartment sink. Held over night. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 59F and butter 57F. Both in prep cooler in front of 3 compartment sink. Held over night. Cut lettuce 59 in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Manager placed in working reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment had a food manager certification for the old owner but no one currently has it. Changed ownership 6/12/2026. Manager/Owner Suleiman I. Due 10/3/2026 **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31A-12-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. The only hand wash sink in kitchen is not connected to plumbing. If you turn on sink water will spill onto floor. The only working hand wash sink in establishment is located in the rest room. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Only hand wash sink in kitchen no paper towels. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Only hand wash sink in kitchen no soap. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not able to run hand wash sink to test temperature. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in spice containers. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board in prep area grooved. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpsters located on gravel. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by mixer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Both dumpsters missing drain plug. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Only hand wash sink in kitchen is not attached to drain plumbing and is unusable. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of 3 compartment sink soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.