Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ELMERS SPORTS CAFE

2003 E 7 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336053901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 30, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2685772
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6251170
DBPR license3910712

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 30, 2018 2:15 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 1, 2018 10:46 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live in sticky trap behind reach in cooler, 2 live on floor mop sink, approximately 20-30 plus live in broken flooring by reach in cooler on cooks line, 1 live roach in dining near walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-07-4

High Priority – Small flying insects in bar area. Approximately 7 live by the bar **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Interior microwave, ice machine, interior reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate16-36-4

Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In coleslaw **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. racks holding dry goods, hood filters, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Back bag **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board cut marks, **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Under reach in cooler, near mop sink missing cove molding missing, bar cove molding missing **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-31-4

Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Holding chips **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic54-01-4

Basic – Smoking in an enclosed indoor workplace. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lighting in walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.