THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE
2901 BUSCH BLVD STE 1020 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 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 sausage over rte items on cook line. Operator moved sausage to cooler underneath. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and cheese in small reach in cooler in front. Employee moved items to back cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has soiled blade.
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/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in back room no paper towels. Employee loaded paper towels in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee had proof of training but they could not find training certs for other employees.
Basic 8
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in corner by triple sink. Discussed with operator need for cleaning of that area later today.
33-08-4Basic – Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Dumpster not located on solid pad. Talked to maintenance guy about getting the waste management company to move.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep area by toaster. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor and wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep area.
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat sitting out on prep table to thaw. Discussed proper thawing methods with operator.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.