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MAIKELS KITCHEN

3864 WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3746658
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13892246
DBPR license3916706

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter missing back flow preventer at mop sink and at hose outside in dumpster area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-25: Observed vacuum breaker still missing at mop sink and dumpster area hose. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Vacuum breaker still missing at mop sink and outside hose. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand wash sinks in buffet area, where two hand wash sinks are showing in approved plans. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-25: No hand wash sinks were installed at this time. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: No hand wash sinks installed at this time. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cold holding unit to the left of cashier station in buffet area unapproved. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-25: Went over how to fill this paperwork out with operator. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Not available at this time. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic02D-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed gallons of juice sold at establishment with no product labeling. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-25: Fresh squeezed juice in reach in cooler behind counter without warning label. Establishment sells orange, pineapple, coconut, guarapo, soursop, mamey, passion fruit, blackberry, watermelon, cantaloupe, tamarind, guava, mango, papaya, grapefruit, and limonade juices. Just needs a warning label. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: At this time, the juices in the case are not labeled. Manager showed us the label being made but has not arrived at store yet. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#2Basic33-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing hole in dumpster from drain plug. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-25: Dumpster still missing drain plug **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: The city has been called to have the dumpster changed out. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven handles, dry storage racks and containers next to hot boxes soiled, hand wash soap dispenser at hand wash sinks in kitchen area soiled, hood vents in kitchen area soiled with grease. Observed racks in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Observed soiled paper lining dry storage shelves in front of hand wash sink and next to hot boxes in main preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-25: Operator replaced parchment paper on dry storage shelves. Observed oven handles, dry storage racks and containers next to hot boxes soiled, hand wash soap dispenser at hand wash sinks in kitchen area soiled, hood vents in kitchen area soiled with grease. Observed racks in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Racks in walk in cooler replaced. Dry storage rack and hood vents still soiled. Hand wash sink soap dispenser cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area behind storage racks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-25: Observed wall still soiled behind dry storage racks in kitchen **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Observed wall still soiled with food build up and grease. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.