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10323 PALM RIVER RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3455572
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8751801
DBPR license3918152

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over yogurt in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cream cheese 46 F, eggs topper with cheese 51 F, hard boiled eggs 52 F, butter 53 F, Per operator items were temped this morning at approximately 5:30 ranging from 38-42 F. Items were temped at time of inspection at 8:45 am. Operator relocated to freezer at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in plastic containers over yogurt in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on bakery pan liners. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.