LOTUS EXPRESS
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD STE 208 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in nonfood grade bags inside reachin freezer
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg roll (125F – Hot Holding) stored in fryer basket Observed employee discard
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 pots stored in hand sink next to 3-compartment sink
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and cooked pasta with no date mark in walkin cooler
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups stored in bulk pepper
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table Inspector explained proper eating locations to manager
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 5 containers of oil stored on floor adjacent to 3-compartment sink
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled under soda bib station
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:49 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.