WESTWOOD CAFE
2002 N LOIS AVE STE 140 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed operator using shopping bags as freezer food storage bags.
08A-05-6High 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**
03B-01-6High 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**
Basic 11
51-11-4Basic – 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.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in ceiling tile entrance to kitchen.
24-05-4Basic – 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.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed location in the lobby.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container located on top of large white reach-in freezer
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator cut lettuce without properly washing the lettuce first Employee explained proper procedures
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor of the storage area of the dining room.
25-06-4Basic – 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.
25-09-4Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed utensils not all stored in the same direction
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed an unprotected chest freezer in the lobby.
42-01-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:00 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.