SAMARIA CAFE
502 N TAMPA ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. – 2 live flies in back dry storage -2 live flies by trash in service bar area across from coffee maker 3 live flies in kitchen by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -1 rodent dropping on drain hose next to hand wash sink at service bar, next to espresso machine. -11 rodent droppings under shelf with syrup on it in service station. -3 rodent droppings under shelf under toaster. – 1 rodent dropping next to double door cooler in service station in front of kitchen. – 6 rodent droppings between wall and make station in kitchen -3 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink in kitchen -1 rodent dropping next to black shelf in hall where restrooms are located. – 19 approximately rodent droppings under dry storage shelf in back dry storage. -2 rodent droppings in woman's restroom along back wall by trash can. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator via email **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent to operator via Email. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Behind service bar by espresso machine. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors walls and ceilings throughout kitchen are soiled **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in hall with restrooms by the back door missing Floor tiles in kitchen cracked and broken. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of equipment soiled under bathroom sinks soiled. **Warning**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator will change them out. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:44 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.