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511 FRANKLIN

513 N FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-371-1241

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats144
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3919048
Grade history
OCT 23
MAY 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on line Cold holding: Brie cheese 44 f humus 46 f queso 46 f employees moved to another working cooler
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0 ppm at bar and back kitchen discussed with manager
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler make table pinto sauce 47F Munster cheese 46F Gouda 45F employee moved to reach in freezer. All temperatures to 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vape on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
May 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Still not observed Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Ac from 5-14-25 Time Extended
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/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Not observed Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine soiled left one
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Still the same Time Extended
May 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0 ppm ran 4 times discussed with the manager to use the three compartment sink to sanitize the dishes.
High priority/22-41-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on line Cold holding: Brie cheese 44 f humus 46 f queso 46 f employees moved to another working cooler
High priority/03A-02-5
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine soiled left one
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separated from restaurant food in walk in Cooler
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment behind bar area
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Sent to operator via email
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment behind bar area
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning

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.