Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FRANCI'S CAFE

4901 W LINEBAUGH AVE #7 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3484965
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8832035
DBPR license3912796

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef liver and potato croquettes stored in shopping bags in Reach in freezer. Operator removed all food products from shopping bags and into food grade approved containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon stored over sliced provolone in Reach in cooler in dry pantry area. Operator relocated bacon to an approved location. Discussed with operator proper food storage of Ready to eat from raw food products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on service line Reach in cooler.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on deli slicer. Employee removed phone during time of inspection. Glasses, wallet, and chewing gum located on shelf above prep table in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees wearing multiple earrings, necklaces, bracelets while prepping food. Operator informed and had employees remove jewelry during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing between restroom and dry pantry room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cast of bottled water stored on floor adjacent to back office area. Operator relocated water to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside small Reach in freezer on service line beneath espresso machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of small Reach in cooler on front line beneath espresso machine soiled inside Reach in freezer and Reach in cooler.

#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from faucet at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.