ESTHER'S CAFE
3001 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket stored in front of Handwashing Sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice no dates marked in Reach-In-Cooler near handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-08-4Intermediate – The establishment is unable to properly sanitize equipment, dishware, and utensils because they do not have a proper functioning 3 Compartment Sink that can be used for ware-washing. There is a missing metal divider at the 3-compartment sink between the wash and rinse sink. Maintenance repair is scheduled for today.
Basic 4
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on top of soda cans. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:17 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.