EL JEFE CAFE
4941 E BUSCH BLVD #140 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33617
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 4 pans of pulled pork temping at 49F, 53F, 51F, 50F, 1 container of red beans temping at 45F, and 1 container of chicken temping at 47F (temped at 10:45am). Employee stated that they were all made at around 2 pm the day before. Stop Sale Issued.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 pans of pulled pork temping at 49F, 53F, 51F, 50F, 1 container of red beans temping at 45F, and 1 container of chicken temping at 47F (temped at 10:45am). Employee stated that they were all made at around 2 pm the day before. Stop Sale Issued.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the reach in freezer being soiled with old food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the hand washing sink near the dish machine.
Basic 4
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dry storage area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit near the steam table.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed several empty employee water bottles being stored on the prep table near the dish machine.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet cloths in use on the kitchen prep and cook counters.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:03 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.