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TAMPA LUNCH COMPANY

2201 N HOWARD AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1128525
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8717336
DBPR license3913441

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored over clean dishes Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority29-34-4

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

Basic 3

#1Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container lids on dish storage shelf

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walkin freezer on floor and door Corrected observed employee clean ice buildup up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted on storage shelf Observed employee remove protect plates **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.