Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CARMINE'S 7TH AVENUE

1802 7 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336053808

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3332069
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351327
DBPR license3905319

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Single use bags used to store raw meat in reach in freezer near dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to two compartment sink.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf over prep table and employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting of white plastic containers on dish drying rack.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk box of plantains on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk bread crumbs.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label marked limes 10-25 on clean metal pan in bar under prep table.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:06 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.