Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

MARTHAS FAMILY RESTAURANT INC

12019 E HWY 92 · SEFFNER · Hillsborough County · FL 33584

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3482323
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8822545
DBPR license3910074

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 17, 2024 10:02 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 18, 2024 8:48 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority28-12-4

High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has 86 seats from 60 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live flies and back storage room landing on pots pans in prep tables. 2 live flies flying in kitchen. 17 live flies in main dining area landing on tables 9 live flies in secondary dining area landing on tables and wrapped straws **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on hand sink by dish machine **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish machine blocked by large plastic bin **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 servers and 2 cooks on site. Manager came in **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – Plans were denied per plan review as of 5-31-2024 due to lack of communication. Hand sink was added on cook line, Increased seating without approval Did not add pizza equipment on file No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 60 to 86 seats **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic51-15-4

Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Increased seating from 60 to 80 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing and loose floor tiles by dish area **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed gap in back prep room wall from floor by sink **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 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.