Inspection Report

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533 S HOWARD AVE STE 8 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33629

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3439362
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8728388
DBPR license3917526

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings underneath shelves in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. seaweed (58F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seaweed cold holding at 58F. Boiled eggs cold holding at 51F.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

Basic 5

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on cutting on cooks line. Employee removed cell phone and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Employee removed chicken and properly stored it.

#3Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not washed before preparation. Avocado still has sticker on them. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall is soiled next to sandwich press. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath food preparation sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.