GAO RESTAURANT
8405 NORTH HIMES AVENUE, SUITE 105 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in food prep areas, storage areas, and cooking area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top units. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on gaskets on walk in cooler, freezer, and reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residues. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:22 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.