EL JEFE CAFE
4941 E BUSCH BLVD #140 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33617
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed three half pans of shredded pork temping at 48F,60F,59F. And 1 half pan of rice temping at 53F. Employee stated it was made yesterday at around 3pm. Tempted this morning at 10:40am. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the establishment open and operating, preparing food and selling to the public with an expired license. License expired on 02/01/26. Discussed updating license with operator. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed three half pans of shredded pork temping at 48F,60F,59F. And 1 half pan of rice temping at 53F. Employee stated it was made yesterday at around 3pm. Tempted this morning at 10:40am. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a butter spatula in the handwashing sink near the dish machine, spatula removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with cleaning solution with no label. Employee added label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on sandwich making flip top unit. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the front service area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.