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ALIMENTO

2966 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33607

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918521
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cooked potato 112 F and cooked steak 98 F stored in hot box. Employee moved to oven for reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6
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 for cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A large container stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4
The state's own report →
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. A case of raw shell eggs stored over kale and other plant food in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of canned food stored on floor at kitchen. A case of frozen chicken stored on floor at kitchen. Operator removed items from floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor on cookline
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a service spoon stored in water temped at 85F
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sausage with no date mark upon cold holding unit under grill top
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink
Basic/29-18-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed employee drink stored on bulk noodles under prep table
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under 2-door reachin cooler adjacent to grill top
Basic/36-22-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 door reachin cooler adjacent to grill top
Basic/29-49-6
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line stored in water, 66°
High priority/10-05-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken thawing over ham and lemons in reach in cooler. Corrected, operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot lid stored in employee hand wash sink on cooks line, corrected, employee removed lid during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation

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.