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ITALIAN DREAM CAFE

4300 WEST CYPRESS STE 110 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3501203
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8886380
DBPR license3906785

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced ham with no date mark in reachin cooler

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (61F – Hot Holding); meatballs (64F – Hot Holding) on cook line push cart Observed employee place in reachin cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Micheal Williams

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged above shelves next to back door

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris and grease build up throughout kitchen

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin coolers and reachin freezers in back kitchen

#5Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped and worn tin foil used to cover sandwich press machine and sandwich press weights on cook line.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons and forks for self service not inverted at time of inspection.

#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease build up throughout kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.