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ZAMBIA SMOKEHOUSE

3000 E BUSCH BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336128734

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3358435
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8377695
DBPR license3903506

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. (Quaternary 0ppm)CORRECTED TO ; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Purple cleaner. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher (Temperature 152F)operator contacted maintenance at time of inspection. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting near dishwasher. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.