Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO

11001 56 STREET · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33617

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3440576
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8729602
DBPR license3917798

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 12, 2024 1:46 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 13, 2024 4:41 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on prep table 1 live roach on clean dishes by three compartment sink 6 live roaches under three compartments sink 1 live roach under the keg near prep table 1 live roach on crate near keg by prep table. 1 live roach in the female restroom. 2 live roaches near fans by kitchen entrance. 1 live roach under the table with espresso machine. 3 live roaches near the reach in cooler near the kitchen entrance.

#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with sanitizer being stored on the table with clean dishes.

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler in the kitchen near the flip top unit being soiled with food debris.

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washing dishes in the handwashing sink in the front area.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing and broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the cook line.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches behind the stove 1 dead roach in corner of the wall near the three compartment sink, 17 dead roaches under three compartment sink 1 dead roach under prep table 1 dead roach on shelf under prep table 1 dead roach under prep table near cooler. table 1 dead roach under prep table near reach in cooler 1 dead roach near reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. 1 dead roach under the table with espresso machine. 3 dead roaches inside the reach in cooler near the flip top unit by handwashing sink.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored on the shelf above the prep table in the kitchen.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket and bag being stored in the kitchen on top of containers with dried beans.

#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowls with the handles being used as scoops in the containers with dry beans under the prep table.

#6Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair in the kitchen above the cook line.

#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.

#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of both flip top reach-in-coolers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.