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ROOM 1701 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

1701 W WATER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3401940
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8537338
DBPR license3917888

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority50-17-3

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

Admin Complaint
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 45 F. Cut leafy greens 47 F. Suggested larger and deeper pan of ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinsing containers out at front kitchen hand sink

#10Intermediate53B-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.

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the large ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-09-4

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

#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt container.

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef and frozen chicken sitting out at room temperature. Operator placing in walk-in-cooler

#6Basic21-12-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.