FLAMING MOUNTAIN
13520 UNIVERSITY PLAZA ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Disinfecting bleach. Operator went to purchase approved sanitizer. Approved Clorox provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near dishwashing area **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut veggies in front reach in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef on cooks line reach in cooler. Discussed food storage with employee **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 rodent droppings on floor behind cooks line 4 rodent droppings under prep table 15 rodent droppings in water heater closet 1 rodent droppings on bamboo shoots strips **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two racks of raw ribs thawing in mop sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing and to wash hands in hand wash sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef **Warning**
Basic 8
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelet **Warning**
12B-06-4Basic – Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette bud on floor in back prep area **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Storage shed not fully enclosed with gaps of light holding dry goods Unami seasoning , sugar, cooking oil. Employee moved items inside establishment at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, gaskets of reach in cooler cooks line **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Upright reach in cooler across from ice machine **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer – raw chicken, dumplings **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:05 AM.
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.