AL'S FINGER LICKING GOOD SOUL FOOD
2302 E 7 AVE, Tampa FL 33605 · 813-515-5036
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtail and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. BBQ cutting boards.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting boards in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen.
Feb 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sweet potatoes and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards for bbq
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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. Cooked sweet potatoes and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards for bbq
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooksline.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: pork 129 F, operator put on grill to bring back to temperature. retemped 167 F,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen..
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee apple sauce in reach in cooler over potato salad in reach in cooler.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Apr 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Carpet cleaner on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge in handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler next to steam well. Hood filters above grill and fryers.
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.