PALM RIVER CAFE
7754 PALM RIVER RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed lettuce in reach in cooler.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: beef cooked 51 F, tomato sauce 53 F, Per operator items were left in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: beef cooked 51 F, tomato sauce 53 F, Per operator items were left in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink and plastic container in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has only wash bay set up with 2 bays empty.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 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.