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1441 E FLETCHER AVE #111 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3444550
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8733576
DBPR license3916967

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen area. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Beef (55F – Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (55F – Cold Holding) OPERATOR MOVED TO FREEZER FIRST TEMP 11:20 SECOND TEMP 12:10 47F Discussed with operator on maintaining closed cooler lid. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store utensils. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has cholorine test strips, discussed with operator on obtaining quaternary test strips. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink near front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide training. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink near front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non handeled scoop used to scoop read sauce in far back kitchen cooler. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near back kitchen entrance. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile in kitchen entrance in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Food stored in outside freezer, discussed with operator on bringing food inside. Operator brought all food inside at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage surrounding dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator on obtaining choking poster. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Gaskets on front reach in cooler soiled. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in corner soiled. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in tall reach in cooler near back storage area. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.