Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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5100 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33617

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3449023
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738050
DBPR license3918096

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50 – Cold Holding) inside reachin cooler on cookline under chicken breading station Observed employee move to a different reachin cooler on cookline **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk stored inside reachin cooler in drive thru with no date mark

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push cart blocking hand sink next to back door Measuring cup stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump liquid down a hand sink on cookline

#15Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine wash cycle temping at 170 F Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink. Sanitizer tested at 272 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed not working at hand sink on cookline Corrected observed employee replace soap with a pump dispenser **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine wash cycle temping at 170 F Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink. Sanitizer tested at 272 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink Observed employee replace drain cover **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks stored on prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint on cookline

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed cleaned plastic containers stored on dish storage shelf wet nesting

#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor on cookline next to grill top Observed 1 box of buns stored on floor in walkin freezer Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic14-38-4

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

#8Basic10-01-5

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 scoop handle touching lettuce in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in water temped at 71 F Observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing at dumpsters

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.