THE HOT TOMATO
2702 E COLLEGE AVE · RUSKIN · Hillsborough County · FL 33570
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 50 F,sandwiches 49 F in reach in cooler. Employee placed to the bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in sandwich prep area. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fans in walk in cooler soiled.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above pizza trays, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of meat on floor in walk in freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go boxes and cups on floor in dry storage shed.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in handwash sink near register. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:26 PM.
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.