Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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KWALITY FUSION

2025 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3371490
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8390750
DBPR license3916898

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 6, 2023 1:53 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 7, 2023 8:31 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 flies at handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink 16 flies above dish machine 11 flies on shelf across from 3 Compartment Sink 9 flies under dish machine 1 fly in dry storage shelf 4 flies under prep table. 6 flies above mixer 2 flies on wall outside of cooler 2 flies near prep table 1 fly near prep sink next to cook line **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings under dish machine 4 rodent droppings under shelves next to dish machine 2 rodent droppings on floor near can goods. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#20Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brush in handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 1 food handler certification. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#26Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to oven temp 71 F. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted at at buffet area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Under wok and near walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sinks throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Exterior on fryer and oven. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labeled on clean containers in dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor near bakery cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink near bakery case. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink faucet leaking next to oven. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.