Inspection Report

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PRESS BOX SPORTS EMPORIUM INC

222 S DALE MABRY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336092817

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3344019
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8363279
DBPR license3902836

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Ecolab called during inspection. Machine testing at 0ppm. Operator made triple sink to 100ppm. Ecolab showed up during inspection and repaired machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer after it was broken down after prep. Employee cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine during inspection.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in honey mustard and salsa in walk in. Employee removed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tank by back door. Operator put chain back on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in dry storage **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table next to slicer in prep room. Employee moved drink during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on dish rack in prep room during inspection.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/food debris observed on sides of kitchen equipment during inspection. -Shelves in dry storage have food debris

#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 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 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.