THE PORTICO CAFE
1001 N FLORIDA AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooling eggs 1st temp 9:40am 82F cooked at 7:30 am no temperatures taken
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon in box stored over pickles and sour cream reach in cooler by storage area. Manager removed to proper stored. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooling eggs 1st temp 9:40am 82F cooked at 7:30 am no temperatures taken
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 64F sitting on counter **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.ice machine
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. Missing for multiple employees observed for one employee
Basic 5
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Muffin pans above three comp sink not inverted
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vape on prep table
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing multiple rings on finger at front service area.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:26 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.