Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BAY CENTER CAFE

5426 BAY CENTER DR STE 125 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33609

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3375681
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8449174
DBPR license3916483

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing by back door.

#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on front line when entering establishment. Spoke with operator, operator spoke with employee about proper place to eat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados on line with labels still attached. Spoke with operator. Operator had employee remove avocados and wash. Cut one was disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.