TAMPA MIDTOWN ALOFT AND ELEMENT FLOOR 6 Inspection – August 24, 2026

High Priority 1

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High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee went to dining area, came back in kitchen then put on gloves to cook omelette for customer without washing first. Discussed with operator about proper handwashing and gloves changing techniques.

Intermediate 3

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Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

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Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked meatballs and queso in walk-in cooler.

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Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to first aid box in kitchen. No paper towel at handwash sink in omelette station. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

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Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at omelette station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected in kitchen. Operator stored filters in plastic bag. Paper plates and bowls not inverted for customers at hot buffet line. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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