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220 EAST

220 E DAVID BLVD, Tampa FL 33606 · 8137893115

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3911559
Grade history
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen by dishwasher.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $880

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023070551Oct 25, 2023Jan 16, 2024$160
3--2021000441Dec 14, 2020Jan 22, 2021$400
3--2016030187Jun 1, 2016Jul 19, 2016$320

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on reach in cooler behind server station and front line cook.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to ice machine used for dumping ice.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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/ 5 employees currently working, no CFM present. 2 cooks, 2 waitstaff, 1 dishwasher.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to ice machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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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. Expired for all employees except for Nui and Bri.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Two unsecured tanks near ice machine. Employee secured both tanks at time of inspection.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Interior of walk-in cooler door has tape to repair a hole in the door.
Basic/14-71-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Front line cook without any hair restraint. Discussed with cook.
Basic/13-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Located inside kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
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Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/51-11-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/36-02-5
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty at time of inspection.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing 0ppm at time of inspection. Operator called service at time of inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty at time of inspection.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored eggs.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop cooked potato skins inside reach in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates got damaged the hurricane.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in floor underneath 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop stored in standing water at 88F. Chef discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before preparation. Chef washed broccoli florets.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors unsealed thorough out kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
/51-04-4
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some employee have taking class but do have food handlers cards. Employee Brie,Cidney.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on cooks line have buildup of dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Interior of walk in cooler door has a hole that's covered with black duct tape.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill area n cooks line are torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line has buildup of old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket tested 200ppm of chlorine. Chef refilled bucket retested at 100ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 87F. On steam table on cooks line.
High priority/10-05-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have stains in back hallway in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Interior of walk in cooler door has a hole that's covered with black duct tape.
Basic/14-71-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored in reach in cooler cutting board on cooks line. Chef discarded drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill area n cooks line are torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside reach in cooler in pantry station has buildup of old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath food preparation sink by walk in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to cover hole on interior of walk in cooler door.
Basic/14-71-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath hand washing sink in bar area is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 87F.
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler in pantry station.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 25, 2023 · Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door has a hole on the interior.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Oct 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler have rust buildup.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors though out kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 108F. Chef discarded water.
High priority/10-05-5
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen by dishwasher.
High priority/35A-02-6
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bread covered with non-food grade towel. Chef removed towel.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operators employee health agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door has a hole on the interior.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp,Fish stored in pans of ice that has melted. Chef removed items from pan drained water and properly stored items.
Basic/08B-31-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler have rust buildup.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors though out kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath food preparation sink.
Basic/29-11-4

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.