ANDERSON ROAD CAFE
6002 ANDERSON RD, Tampa FL 33634 · (813)881-9126
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021021087 | May 7, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 45 F in reach in cooler across from grill, employee began placed on ice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fish in hand wash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
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/. A three compartment sink has been added behind the bar area.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Food handler certifications completed on copies.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind grill.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging in oven door handle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 triple sink in bar area not on current plans, spoke with operator about going to plan review. Inspector provided Plan review contact card.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line next to stove top.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in prep area.
Feb 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 triple sink in bar area not on current plans, spoke with operator about going to plan review. Inspector provided Plan review contact card.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed tall refrigerator area close to dishwasher with rusty, pitted shelves.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line next to stove top.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in prep area.
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Inspector asked employee to wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef roast stored over bin of sugar in walk in cooler, operator rearranged item to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken wings first temp 10 am placed in cooler day before (52 F) ham first temp taken 9:30 placed on line at 7:00am (59F); cooked eggs (161F - Cooking); beef (51F - Cold Holding). Sausage 56, eggs 52 f first temp taken 9:30 am placed in cooler at 645 am ham second temp 59 taken at 11am sausage 53f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings first temp 10 am placed in cooler day before (52 F) see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed items in reach in cooler across from stove top range not cooked to 41 within 4 hours ambient cooling. ham first temp taken 9:30 placed on line at 7:00am beef (51F - Cold Holding). Sausage 56, eggs 52 f first temp taken 9:30 am placed in cooler at 645 am ham second temp 59 taken at 11am sausage 53f.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tall reach in refrigerator next to dishwasher soiled with accumulation of debris on its wall.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on breakfast menu does not have consumer advisory.
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 triple sink in bar area not on current plans, spoke with operator about going to plan review. Inspector provided Plan review contact card.
No soap provided at handwash sink.employee provided hand soap
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed tall refrigerator area close to dishwasher with rusty, pitted shelves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stuffed peppers in walk in prepped 3 days before inspection without date, Operator placed date on item.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line next to stove top.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in glue traps in storage room. Observed 20 dead roaches in glue traps next to tall refrigerator area next to dishwasher. Operator had employee discard dead roaches.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on dishwasher table employee moved item.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in prep area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Discussed with operator the importance of having a plug in dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. Operator hung up poster on wall close to his office in storage room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not inverted stored in mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of sugar not labeled in walk in cooler.
Jul 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All 5 employees expired on 05/01/2025. Per owner, all employees will be trained after new food manager certified.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In prep room.
May 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025. Owner renewed online at time of inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eftyhios Pavlakis, expired on 03/09/2025. Per Eftyhios, Susan Daley is going to be the new food manager and she is scheduled to get her certification today.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All 5 employees expired on 05/01/2025. Per owner, all employees will be trained after new food manager certified.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at dish machine area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks stored on prep table in prep room.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 food employees at kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In prep room.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese in reach-in cooler on cook line.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled dishes, then picked up clean dishes from dish machine without changing gloves and washing hand first. Discussed with operator about gloves changing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of diced ham 48 F and sliced ham 49 F double panned stored in flip top cooler. Employee removed the additional containers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray and spoon stored in handwash sink at front service bar. Employee removed items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork belly in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee stored on prep table. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor and floor tiles in disrepair at prep room.
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with degreaser. Operator labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Food prep room and kitchen area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and dust.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed drink.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sliced steak stored over heavy cream, pancake batter and sauces in reach-in cooler. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
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 by email.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees working 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 pork in walk-in cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On chest freezer in prep room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole in or other damage to wall. Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At the prep room.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at wait stairs by ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and dust.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken thawing in standing water. Employee discarded water and moved to reach-in cooler.
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.