Inspection Report

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ABU OMAR HALAL

12208 N 56 ST · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33617

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3330682
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349939
DBPR license3918916

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Arabic Salad (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding) sauce; tzatziki sauce (51F – Cold Holding). Operator removed and placed on ice. Re temp 40 minutes later: Arabic Salad, cut tomatoes and Tzatziki sauce 43 degrees F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting boards on make table soiled with large cut marks. Operator states he has ordered a new cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl holding sauce and empty soda bottle in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replace paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Printed Employee Agreement Form and operator had employee sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was able to show copy of license from an email and will print license for display. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.