ALBA PIZZA & CAFE TAMPA
1218 RAY CHARLES BLVD, Tampa FL 33602 · 8132286973
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2024
3 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Manager placed time mark on pizzas and determined time was less than 4 hours.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Manager placed time mark on pizzas and determined time was less than 4 hours.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At multiple hand washing Sinks.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee filled out time as public health sheet for the pizzas.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over ready to eat bottled sauces in walk in cooler
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Andrew remaili
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine strips for dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment and drains soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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