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3328 W COLUMBUS DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3491563
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8853232
DBPR license3906636

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw bacon, raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold Holding: ham 45 F, cooked potato 49 F, raw fish 48 F, raw rib 48 F, raw chicken 49 F. Operator opened walk-in freezer door to walk-in cooler to help cool down time/temperature control for safety food at time of inspection. Re temped: Cold Holding: ham 43 F, cooked potato 48 F, raw fish 47 F, raw rib 48 F, raw chicken 48 F. Operator kept walk-in freezer door opens to cool walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge, metal scrubber and other cleaning items stored in handwash sink at front service line. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By restrooms. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry food storage room. Hole in or other damage to wall. By walk-in cooler door. **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. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of bottled water stored on floor in dry food storage room, operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle touched ice cubes in ice machine. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:37 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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.