Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE INDEPENDENT

5016 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3435548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8724574
DBPR license3916813

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 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 1

#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled bottle with toxic chemicals stored on shelf with clean plates. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink in front kitchen area hand sink

#5Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in front kitchen area on rack with other chemicals **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.