AVA RESTAURANT
718 S HOWARD AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw salmon 49F. -retemp 40F Pork chops 47F. – retemp 43F Raw beef 49F. Retemp 42F. All items placed on ice inside walk in freezer.
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink on cooks line. Chef placed hand washing soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between wall and reach in cooler. Chef removed knife and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.