3 COINS DINER
7410 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33604
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in cooks line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019052914 | Aug 22, 2019 | Nov 2, 2020 | $400 |
| 3--2020036806 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 | $800 |
| 3--2018045502 | Aug 16, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $800 |
| 3--2017009277 | Feb 20, 2017 | May 11, 2017 | $400 |
| 3--2015050357 | Sep 11, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw salmon 1 bag in walk in
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler right side of kitchen entrance ambient air temperature 44F coleslaw 45F American cheese 51F waffle batter 48F mozzarella shredded 52F mozzarella cheese 48F manager added to all foods. All foods temp at 43F except waffle batter. Walk in cooler lasagna 44F manager added ice 2nd temp 43F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table cook sausage 131F sitting above unit. Manager moved inside hot well 2nd temp 165F
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine red bucket cooks line above 100plus retested to 100ppm
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Raw potatoes in bucket on cooks line with a bowl no handle
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cooked bacon on cloth on cooks line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon 1 bag in walk in
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not fully closing.
Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor in cooks line
Stored food not covered. Stored gravy in pot not covered in walk in cooler
Jun 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All held longer then 24 hours with no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line: Chicken salad, tuna salad, salsa, boiled eggs, cooked sausage cut deli ham,
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on cooks line have buildup of dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. Walk in cooler door does not close completely door does not seal closed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside small ice cream freezer on front line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line is soiled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth used to wipe down cutting board in reach in cooler. Soiled dry cloth stored in cutting board.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from line inside refrigerator in back kitchen area into a pan.
Jun 29, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without using soap.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cooked beef has mold inside refrigerator by back door.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in cooks line.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used shelled eggs continued to work with other food without changing gloves or wash hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (50F - Cold Holding);; sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); bacon (52F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (54F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding) Inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (50F - Cold Holding);; sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); bacon (52F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (54F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable.
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/
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. No certificate for some employee stating that it was forgotten at home.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All held longer then 24 hours with no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line: Chicken salad, tuna salad, salsa, boiled eggs, cooked sausage cut deli ham,
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead fly inside freezer on front line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on cooks line have buildup of dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. Walk in cooler door does not close completely door does not seal closed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under 3 compartment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside small ice cream freezer on front line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line is soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth used to wipe down cutting board in reach in cooler. Soiled dry cloth stored in cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Raw beef stored inside freezer on cooks line sitting on shelves ( not in storage container).
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from line inside refrigerator in back kitchen area into a pan.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A container of soap water and a scrubber stored in handwash sink at cook line. Multiple tools and water hose stored in handwash sink by back door in kitchen. Operator removed items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Variously cooked food not date marked stored in large reach-in cooler at kitchen and walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 bags of raw ground beef stored on floor at back kitchen. Operator moved to prep table. Multiple cases of fry oils stored on floor at kitchen.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain next to walk-in cooler. Operator blocked area for employees at time of inspection.
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubbing pad, a container with soap water and wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler doors and handles soiled with food debris.
Mar 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubbing pad, a container with soap water and wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler doors and handles soiled with food debris.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server picked up toasted bread with barehand, plated then served the customer. Discussed no barehand contact with ready to eat food with operator.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of meatball with marinara 118-130F stored in steam table at cook line. Operator reheated on grill, temped 176 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Operator moved to three-compartments sink to clean.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubbing pad, a container with soap water and wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Operator labeled chlorine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler doors and handles soiled with food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks with no lids stored on shelf over reach-in coolers at cook line. Operator discarded drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on dry food
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A pan of cooked potato stored on floor in walk-in cooler. A case of frozen meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelves.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women's restrooms.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cooks line cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of glass cleaner store on server shelf at time of inspection. Operator labeled bottle.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and gaskets handles soiled on cooks line at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored over reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed drink at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to walk in coolers and gaskets drags on ground. Difficult to open at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handles soiled in prep room. Operator removed tongs during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 lbs of ice from large ice machine where 2 drink sodas were stored.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near walk-in-cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping with large round bowl for cooked potatoes on time as a public health control form
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 lbs of ice from large ice machine where 2 drink sodas were stored.
Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk-in-cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath door by walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
Light not functioning. Cooksline
Observed soiled floors underneath cooking equipment
Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen spinach thawing in standing water in prep area. Manager placing in walk-in-cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near dish machine area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container on dry storage shelf
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Non food grade paint brush used on cooks line inside butter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any food inside double door refrigerator by back door.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vent have buildup of grease on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath door by walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease buildup behind steam table.
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over coleslaw in walk-in-cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Door to Walk-in cooler gasket torn and rusted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees aprons on dry food storage rack
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near dish machine
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over coleslaw in walk-in-cooler
Back kitchen area handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rolling cart and food containers stored in front kitchen area hand sink
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Door to Walk-in cooler gasket torn and rusted.
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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees aprons on dry food storage rack
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near dish machine
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food stored in large ice used for drinks. 4 lbs. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee drink on prep table in back kitchen area ice from large ice machine. 4 lbs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near back kitchen door had large fan sitting on top.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near back kitchen door.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near back kitchen door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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. Stored on top of large ice machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpack and jacket on dry storage shelf with canned foods.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.