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MAX'S CAFE

3802 W MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3356604
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8375864
DBPR license3911112

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by dish washing area. Cold holding: Mac and cheese 48 f employee placed in different cooler beef 46 f

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in hand washing sink employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate11-26-1

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. Missing for some employees.

#6Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested at 128 ran two times discussed with employees to use three compartment sink. With food contact surfaces

Basic 1

#1Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink by three compartment sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.