ALSHAM PALACE
19651 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa FL 33647 · 813.907.8233
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen above prep tables.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield in kitchen above prep table and dishwashing area.
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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3 door prep surface reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored on shelf above prep table/3 door reach in cooler. Manager removed.
Lights in food preparation and warewashing area are missing the proper shields.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign in bathroom is warn away and unreadable. Provided operators with a copy of handwashing sign. Manager posted in bathroom.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tray of baklava uncovered at front counter. Manager covered item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.handwashing sink near the three compartment sink was fully turned off, manager turned water back on.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided hand soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in mop sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris in the kitchen. Observed water stained ceiling tiles.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tray of baklava uncovered at front counter. Manager cleaned display cover and covered product
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink water in kitchen fully turned off. Manager turned on water supply
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter hand sink. Manager put paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. By front counter hand sink. Manager put soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2024
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed cracked wooden cutting board on prep station. Manager discarded
Light not functioning. Observed 3 lights out in mop sink room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and table under flat top soiled with accumulated grease and food debris
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided with proper form
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with rags inside, operator removed from sink.
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. Provided operator with proper form
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed during food preparation make cook didn't have a hair restraint.
Establishment's mop sink to be maintained. mop sink was not maintained. Mop sink unaccessible with items in the sink. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor debris building up behind cook line equipment
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl stored directly atop cut cucumbers in flip top unit
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven in kitchen area had debris build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in kitchen coolers area are dirty, also 2 vent hood filters soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed low boy In kitchen area insides need to be cleaned
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed in uni sex bathroom
Stored food not covered. Observed rice bags open in storage area, also observed containers open In each of the coolers under prep tables in kitchen.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed dry storage area with mop sink no light.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind prep area on left side wall needs to be cleaned
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Hand wash sink leaking in kitchen area, has to be turned off from underneath.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cups stored in hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee remove
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license with 2023 expiration date
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area
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.