Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CARMINE'S 7TH AVENUE

1802 7 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336053808

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 27, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2773149
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6533784
DBPR license3905319

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 27, 2018 3:31 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 28, 2018 9:35 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#16High Priority28-34-1

High Priority – Establishment increased seating without municipal sewer approval. Over 100 seats observed inside and outside **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live under cook line, 2 live on the floor next to the walk in cooler, 1 live near the dish machine area, 4 live next to the three compartment sink, 1 live behind reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Sandwich prep area and cutting boards across from oven **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 15

#1Basic36-40-5

Basic – Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, grease, or food debris. Oscillating fan in back kitchen

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, cutting boards throughout food prep area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 27 dead on cookline and dish machine area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Backpacks in the corner and shoes on top of seasoning in the food storage **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. 3 comp sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Over 100 seats inside and outside **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-07-4

Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic29-49-5

Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler.

#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Soda in reach in cooler closest to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic14-67-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.

#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic36-26-4

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen Prep area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
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
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.