Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Warning

MEALS ON WHEELS OF TAMPA, INC.

5320 N BOULEVARD AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1127103
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8621957
DBPR license3913376

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 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 1

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flies in kitchen areas. 1 over food prep area slicers 2 in food prep area near operating assembly food line 2 in dish machine area 1 in dry storage area upstairs for single serving items

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Stored underneath slicer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelves in front and side kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open food wrapper on prep table in side kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cells phone stored in prep area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed roach leg on floor upstairs in storage room for single serving items. Operator removed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic22-20-5

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

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of prep table **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container in dry storage room **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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)

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