Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MADISON 2.0

1704 N HOWARD AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3559569
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8995038
DBPR license3918815

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A pan of cooked grit (78F – Hot Holding) stored in hot box more than 4 hours.

Stop Sale
#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. A large pan of cooked grit (78F – Hot Holding) stored in an unplugged electrical hot box at kitchen. Operator states that it was forgotten from last night, and discarded item at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nuzzles soiled with old food debris at bar. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Aprons, buckets and other items stored in both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator removed all items from handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator offers clean wiping cloths for hand drying at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 2 of 12 employees has proof of training.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At bar.

#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No warewashing at time of inspection.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine with chlorine tested 0ppm. No warewashing at time of inspection. Discussed with operator to set up three-compartments sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple buckets of water with food items thawing stored on floor in kitchen.

#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer at kitchen.

#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken wings, lamb and various food items thawing in standing water.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.