MALICO
1798 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies near open sliding service windows. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 79 F; Raw shelled eggs 81; Sitting at room temperature. Operator placed in Reach-In-Cooler to cool down per operator under 1 hour out at room temperature **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Jasmin rice at 92 F and cooked diced chicken at 95 F. Per operator out at room temperature less than 1 hour. Operator has the option to use Time as a Public Health Control Form for rice and cooking chicken down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alberto Ochoa Person In Charge. Owner/Manager certified food manager with certificate showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 7
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies near open sliding service windows. Back door open with torn screen. **Warning**
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies near open sliding service windows. Back door open with torn screen. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 2:00 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.