Inspection Report

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 dateSeptember 6, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3385939
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8484658
DBPR license3916898

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#18High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#20High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A carton of heavy cream 45 F stored on reach-in cooler. Operator moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 8

#22Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained, **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at dish washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee in charge unable to provide proof. **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#29Intermediate02C-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 rice, cooked potato and various food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 17

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bins and flour bins. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Multiple dented canned food stored with other canned food at storage shelves. Operator segregated for return. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 10ppm. No warewashing in dish machine at time of inspection, three compartment sink already setup. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on multiple prep tables at kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on prep table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At back kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple desserts in dessert walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple bags of frozen chicken thawing in standing water at prep sink. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from faucet in handwash sinks at back kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Accumulation of deep cut marks on wood top prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple flour bins and sugar bins. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.