Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BOIL SPOT

1120 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3419260
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8610282
DBPR license3917253

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored above dry storage rack in server station. Lotion stored on reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Mouth wash stored on prep table in kitchen area next to dry storage. Operator moved at time of inspection to approved location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dirty equipment into machine and unloading dish machine without hand washing.

#10High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw mussels stored over ready to eat lemons and squash. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Revolving conveyor belt that goes throughout dining room to dispense food for cooking at table not protected, discussed with operator about wrapping ingredients. Operator agreed to cover dishes with plastic wrap. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in dishwashing area used to store sanitizer bucket. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink in kitchen. Operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed with operator about filling out time as a public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Books not complete, operator states class has been taken but has not filled out certificates.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in service corner soiled. Ice machine next to dry storage soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on noodle rack in server station. Operator moved at time of inspection to approved location.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to three compartment sink, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle next to wok station. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control device hung on ceiling above prep table in kitchen , discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler next to three compartment sink soiled.

#7Basic36-04-5

Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling in dining area above buffet and server station. Discussed with operator.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.