Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

WESTWOOD CAFE

2002 N LOIS AVE STE 140 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3421209
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8626895
DBPR license3918072

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed operator using shopping bags as freezer food storage bags.

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over cooked ready to eat rice in the reach-in cooler adjacent to the registers. Operator removed rice and placed on top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Zucchini 75 11:55 am-retemped at 170F at 1:24pm , Eggplant 75 11:55 am-retemped at 174 F 1:24pm, Cooked carrots 75 11:57 am-retemped at 184F at 1:24pm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two small CO2 tanks unsecured. One tank observed located next to the small white reach-in freezer, underneath a shelf. Observed second tank located underneath a cabinet in lobby.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in ceiling tile entrance to kitchen.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates on storages shelves above 3 compartment sink and above large white reach-in freezer.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed location in the lobby.

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container located on top of large white reach-in freezer

#6Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator cut lettuce without properly washing the lettuce first Employee explained proper procedures

#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor of the storage area of the dining room.

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white and silver take out containers not inverted and stored above large white freezer and reach-in deli.

#9Basic25-09-4

Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed utensils not all stored in the same direction

#10Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed an unprotected chest freezer in the lobby.

#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink filled with water. Operator hung mop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.