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 dateNovember 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1127971
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8716782
DBPR license3913376

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 6 lb cans of Gordon Choice Crushed Pineapples 1 6 lb can of Silver Floss Sweet Red and Savory Cabbage

Stop Sale
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Device not working properly

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches: Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area. 3 dead roaches in dish machine room on floor 1 dead roach in floor drain near dairy walk-in-cooler 3 dead roaches on floor underneath cooking equipment **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. Jacket stored on racks with food can goods. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal cooking pans in dishwasher room.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooksline

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in Vegetable freezer.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on large plastic food container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.