MAIKELS KITCHEN
3864 WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in food storage area landing a shopping cart. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 14 filets of raw red snapper thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. 3 filets of raw salmon thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomato 55F at 9:51am retempt to 59F at 11:07am. Items placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 66F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced ham 59F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced Swiss cheese 59F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced tomato 55F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, whole shell eggs 58F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, Cuban sandwiches 58F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am. Employee relocated all items into freezer for quick chill during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200+ppm. Employee adjusted to 50ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in back kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee removed bucket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ 9 employees working, no CFM present. Manager arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to Walk in freezer. **Warning**
Basic 5
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 14 filets of raw red snapper thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. 3 filets of raw salmon thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water stored over spice dry storage rack. Employee relocated water bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal foods stored on shelf in Walk in cooler not identified. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling and walls heavily soiled on front line cook. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:48 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.