3 GUYS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
3503 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE A, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-443-0082
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches underneath prep steam table, 6 live roaches underneath prep table and 3 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023069278 | Oct 31, 2023 | Apr 3, 2024 | $250 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle soup, cooked chicken and other cooked food not date marked stored in large reach-in cooler.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table in kitchen. Removed.
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A bag of jasmine rice and multiple cases of plastic bottled sodas stored on floor next to kitchen entrance at dining area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to office and restroom at back area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed.
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 goat, cooked beef and various cooked food with old date marks in large reach-in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw fishes stored over picked shredded cabbage and shredded cheese in reach-in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ary Jean, expired on 02/18/2025.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A large pot stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed pot from handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen. Operator provided.
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. 2 employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked goat, cooked beef and various cooked food with old date marks in large reach-in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of fry oils stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee's opened drinks stored in reach-in coolers.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Light not functioning. In dry storage area.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment and in between reach-in-coolers
Mar 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches underneath 3 compartment sink 4 dead roaches in kitchen near stove 4 dead roaches in dry storage area 2 dead roaches in utility room 1 dead roach in restroom. Operator cleaned dead roaches and sanitized the inspections in area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on prep table.
Light not functioning. In dry storage area.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment and in between reach-in-coolers
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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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. Front kitchen area
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area
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.
Water was shut off at employee handwash sink. In back kitchen area due to pipe leaking and not draining.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches underneath 3 compartment sink 4 dead roaches in kitchen near stove 4 dead roaches in dry storage area 2 dead roaches in utility room 1 dead roach in restroom. Operator cleaned dead roaches and sanitized the inspections in area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage
Light not functioning. In dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area
No hot running water at hand sink in front kitchen area only cold running water
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Standing water or not draining water in handwash sink. Back kitchen area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment and in between reach-in-coolers
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new steam table added to front kitchen area not on approved Plan Review plans.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wrong dates left on food containers in reach-in-cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hand sink very slow draining water in back kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers underneath prep table
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 51 F and cut pickled cabbage 61 F. Manager placing in reach-in-cooler
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new steam table added to front kitchen area not on approved Plan Review plans.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wrong dates left on food containers in reach-in-cooler
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In back kitchen area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath shelves and cooking equipment in kitchen area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
Hand sink very slow draining water in back kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers underneath prep table
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose in back kitchen outside
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back kitchen areas
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wall and pipes connected to walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust underneath cooking equipment on cooksline
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked turkey 50 lbs and 30 lbs both sitting out at room temperature from night before per Owner/Manager cooked between 9pm and 12am per owner. (Sitting out at room temperature) Temp checked at 11:20 am day of Cooked turkey drums 75 F outside 72 F inside Cooked turkey drums 66 F outside 73 F inside
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insects in dry storage
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked vegetable. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on 3 compartment sink pipes and door frame to chemical storage room
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked turkey drums 75 F outside 72 F inside Cooked turkey drums 66 F outside 73 F inside. (Sitting out at room temperature overnight).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose in back kitchen outside
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large slicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container stored in hand sink on cooksline.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Establishment advertising red snapper on the menu and currently only has lane snapper in the establishment. Operator states that is the only fish they have. Lane Snapper (Lutjanus synagris) is not listed on the FDA Seafood List as an approved vernacular/market name for Red snapper (Lutjanus Campechanus).
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back kitchen areas
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind reach-in-cooler on cooksline back plate 6 dead roaches chest freezer 3 dead roaches by cords under computer in office 1 dead roach underneath storage table in office 3 dead roaches by bin in storage shelving 1 dead roach roach sack by reach-in-freezer dry storage 7 dead roaches dead roaches in chemical storage room 3 dead roaches underneath reach-in-freezer in prep area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In dry storage are
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach-in-cooler in dry storage
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal items sitting on cutting boards in kitchen area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back kitchen area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bottled water on floor in front kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In dry storage are
Plumbing system in disrepair. At mop sink pipe under sink disconnect Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Water at hand sink on cooksline
Wall and pipes connected to walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust underneath cooking equipment on cooksline
Nov 6, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. State approved employee training books provided. The certificates are not completed for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider:
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Large pots of raw pork, fish and beef stored on floor in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Nov 6, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches underneath prep steam table, 6 live roaches underneath prep table and 3 live roaches underneath 3 compartment 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. State approved employee training books provided. The certificates are not completed for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider:
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Large pots of raw pork, fish and beef stored on floor in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Oct 31, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed operator prepping raw meat and rinsing hands in 3 compartment sink without using soap.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches underneath prep steam table, 6 live roaches underneath prep table and 3 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator prepping raw meat and rinsing hands in 3 compartment sink without using soap.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. State approved employee training books provided. The certificates are not completed for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider:
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone stored on prep steam table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Large pots of raw pork, fish and beef stored on floor in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of stove.
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.