LAMEIZI HOT POT & BBQ
2501 E FOWLER AVE. · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink for sanitation. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu cold holding 47F at 2:53 items placed on ice inside walk in freezer. Re-temperature at 1:15 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside salt bin.
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape hanging to close to food preparation tables by ice machine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops sitting inside mop buckets in back hallway.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:24 PM.
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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.