ALMA RESTAURANT AND BAR
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD STE B227, Tampa FL 33607
Last inspected May 1, 2024 · 3 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
APR 24
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies landing on white Frigidaire refrigerator, wall, and storage shelves in kitchen 1 fly landing on bar dish drying pad
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $740
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022005714 | Dec 21, 2021 | Jun 21, 2022 | $300 |
| 3--2021011053 | Nov 5, 2020 | Apr 22, 2021 | $160 |
| 3--2018012529 | Jan 30, 2018 | May 25, 2018 | $280 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
May 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in front lobby used as a dump sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 an added room not on plans. Observed 2 garage door with no air curtain. Observed no air curtains at bar door to kitchen and not air curtain installed at kitchen exit to lobby 1) IF ESTABLISHMENT OPERATES WITH DOORS OPEN FROM INTERIOR TO EXTERIOR SEATING AN AIR CURTAIN WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FROM POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled in bar area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over added storage area not smooth and easily cleanable
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on storage shelf above mop sink
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 6 containers of oil stored on floor on service line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between. Cookline reachin coolers adjacent to oven
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 2 garage doors open with no air curtain installed on garage doors or at bar entrance or side door to lobby.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled and ripped tin foil on storage shelf adjacent to to walk-in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on storage shelf under prep table on cookline
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed a grill press stored on prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink
Apr 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies landing on white Frigidaire refrigerator, wall, and storage shelves in kitchen 1 fly landing on bar dish drying pad
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (55 - Cold Holding) on prep counter on cookline Observed employee place in walk-in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in front lobby used as a dump sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 an added room not on plans. Observed 2 garage door with no air curtain. Observed no air curtains at bar door to kitchen and not air curtain installed at kitchen exit to lobby 1) IF ESTABLISHMENT OPERATES WITH DOORS OPEN FROM INTERIOR TO EXTERIOR SEATING AN AIR CURTAIN WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FROM POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled in bar area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over added storage area not smooth and easily cleanable
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on storage shelf above mop sink
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 6 containers of oil stored on floor on service line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between. Cookline reachin coolers adjacent to oven
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 2 garage doors open with no air curtain installed on garage doors or at bar entrance or side door to lobby.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled and ripped tin foil on storage shelf adjacent to to walk-in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on storage shelf under prep table on cookline
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed a grill press stored on prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line changing gloves with no hand washing between glove usage, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing when changing gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in employee hand wash sink on cooks line, corrected, employee removed bucket during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of bulk oil stored on floor by three compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle, corrected, operator removed tongs during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at employee hand wash sink on bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with heavy grease build up.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.