Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CAFFEINE ROASTERS

407 S DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33609

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3331080
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8350338
DBPR license3918544

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority11-04-5

High Priority – Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Emailed educational during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves between tasks without washing hands. Spoke with employee and they washed hands before wearing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Solution tested over 500ppm. Spoke with employee and they corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate11-01-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Emailed educational package during inspection **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Emailed educational package during inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beginning inspection hand wash sink was blocked by equipment. Spoke with employee and they relocated the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep room. Employee replaced paper towels during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate53B-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
#20Intermediate11-26-1

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. Emailed educational package during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soil build up during inspection **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents are showing rust like buildup **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on front counter **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour stored on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-11-4

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

Warning
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage at hand wash sink at server station. Employee wrote sign and hung. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers incorrectly stored. Silverware not stored handle up. Spoke with employee and they corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.