Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GARDEN GYRO’S

3025 E BUSCH BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3420661
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8621969
DBPR license3911083

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 6, 2024 12:41 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 7, 2024 12:40 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over coleslaw in reach in cooler, operator removed coleslaw at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches near 3 Compartment Sink 4 live roaches in wall under prep table next to fryers **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 66 F on counter, operator placed ice in shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on shelf with sauces, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Near fryers. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag above microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda machine. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door handle. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water temped 79 F, operator emptied at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:11 AM.

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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.