MAIKELS KITCHEN
3864 WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Kitchen ladle equipment fell on floor and operator placed back in cooking pot. Discussed with operator to wash the utensil. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw beef over unwashed produce. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches on wall behind dry storage shelf. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas 113 f queso empanadas 113 fin heat warmer at the service counter. Cook pork fat 115 f buffet line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 9
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. Email to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored pans in hand washing sink. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ryan Delgado **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 10 employees no food manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By oven **Repeat Violation** **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. Email to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by dish shelf **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On green shelves in walk in cooler. **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. Cook beef flan cook shrimp and multiple items in walk in cooler not dated. **Warning**
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 23 dead roaches on the wall in dish room 1 dead roach under prep table in dish room. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Pot of rice stored on floor in kitchen operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in bin. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:47 AM.
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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.