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TAZZA CAFE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL INC

5001 E FOWLER AVE D · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33617

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3403689
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8543235
DBPR license3916281

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 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

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on wall next to three compartment sink. Manager killed roach and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed on floor beneath three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed ice bags on walk in freezer floor. Manager placed bags containing ice on shelving. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vents. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.