LAMEIZI HOT POT & BBQ
2501 E FOWLER AVE. · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 8
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by dishwasher has old food debris in drain. Employee cleaned out food from drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager came in. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Can of WD40 stored on floor of cooks line.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink in servers station has no hot water.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used in rice bin in dry storage area. Manager removed bowl from rice and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles are soiled throughout kitchen area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation tables in back kitchen area. Manager discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in preparation area underneath 3 compartment sink. Manager mopped up water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of crabs stored on floor in back kitchen area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on wok station on cooks line.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board in back kitchen area. Manager removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket in back kitchen area.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on the floor on Cook's line. Manager removed bucket and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:55 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.