2 ALEX'S
7049 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33634 · 813-443-4668
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019054944 | Sep 11, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2018009685 | Jan 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | $600 |
| 3--2016048670 | Oct 27, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 | $400 |
| 3--2015043150 | Sep 3, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $440 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 90 F on counter, employee began reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Soda machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand wash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled. Employee began labeling at time of inspection.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of pasta on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Used for sauce
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs over bottles of beer in reach in cooler with glass doors.operator moved items.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat food in walk in operator moved items to the appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved food items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. -garlic in oil first temp 1:45 pm (76F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 28f -shredded cheese first temp 1:45 pm (55F - Cold Holding); 2nd temp 45f at 1:55 pm shredded ham first temp 1:45 (55F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 38f at 1:55 pm whole milk first temp 2:00 (46F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 43f at 2:57pm
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under triple sink attached to faucet missing vaunt breaker.spoke with operator the importance of using a vacuumed breaker.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with operator of the big six and sent educational packet to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled, can opener solder with debris, operator cleaned can opener and blade. Cutting boards observed with mold like substance, operator discarded cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked, next to triple sink, operator moved item blocking the sink to another area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves rusted in walk in cooler and ware washing area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired May 2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser unlabeled, Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine, operator stated they will clean it.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.employee drink in cooler operator removed Drink from cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed block of cheese uncovered in walk in cooler, operator covered the item.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing out in water at room temperature.employee moved to walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Spoke with operator on the importance of smoothing cleanable shelves
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ham stored in non food grade bag in white Frigidaire reachin freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter Employee removed splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on equipment, prep tables,and shelves throughout kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink in dish area Cups stored in hand sink on service line adjacent to register. Employee removed cups and trash can
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in dish area. Employee placed paper towels at hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with purple degreaser under 3-compartment sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of eggs stored on floor in walkin cooler. Employee placed on shelf
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rust pitted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling soiled with grease buildup throughout kitchen.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press machine stored on prep table on cookline.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked rice in walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw fish to lower shelf to prevent cross contamination.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee eating and drinking on cook line, then returned to work with food without changing gloves and washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large pan of shredded mozzarella 53 F and minced ham 56 F stored on prep table at cook line. Employee moved to reach-in cooler at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at front service counter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can by three-compartments sink. Employee relocated trash can. Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes dumped in handwash sink at front service counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Minced chorizo, cooked rice and various ready to eat food items in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three-compartments sink.
Employee eating while preparing food. On cook line while cooking pasta. Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink espresso with no lid at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men's restroom.
Stored food not covered. A piece of cheese block cut in half and not covered in walk-in cooler.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black bean rice, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At front bar.
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Employee added chlorine, test 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillets and raw pork stored over cooked rice and minced ham in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked black bean rice 47 F, minced ham 47 F, minced chorizo 48 F, cheese block 47 F, raw fish filet 49 F, raw pork 47 F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at three compartment sink blocked by a large trash can. Employee relocated trash can away form handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks on cook line and at dish washing area. Employee provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black bean rice, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At front bar.
Food stored on floor. A container of cooked noodle stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved to shelf.
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cooked pork and various food in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. No ware washing at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over pizza doughs and cooked lasagna, raw beef stored over cooked noodle in walk-in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched handled soiled dishes, touched soiled wet wiping cloths, then engaged to prep food on cook line with the same gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: cut lettuce 47 F, cooked noodle 44-48 F, cut tomato 58 F, sliced white American cheese 60 F. Reach-in cooler at kitchen: Cold holding: cooked black bean rice 45-47 F, raw beef 51 F, raw chicken 50 F. On prep table at cook line: shredded mozzarella (59-68F - Cold Holding); minced ham (63-70F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to walk-in cooler and contacted refrigerator repair company.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at three compartment sink blocked by large trash can. Employee relocated trash can.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cooked pork and various food in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Food stored on floor. A pot of cooked black bean rice stored on floor at kitchen. Employee moved to prep table. A case of ham stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths on prep table.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.