ANGORA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
2311 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 8136050075
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by back door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went outside came back in and washed his gloves without changing. Employee washed hands.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and food preparation table owner removed knife and placed at dishwasher.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter s overtop grill has grease buildup.
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by back door.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup,marinara hot holding at 107F. Owner reheated soup to 196F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled inside walk in freezer raw beef on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter s overtop grill has grease buildup.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle water stored inside reach in cooler on front line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on reach in cooler cutting board on front line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by back door. Wet mops have been removed and properly stored.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside touched door and began preparing food discussed proper hand washing with manager
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs above hummus in walk in cooler. Manager removed eggs to proper storage
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in back storage room by hand washing sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink is blocked with prep table and equipment inside the sink in the prep area.back kitchen storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior white piece by the server station.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in the meat cutting room.
Food stored on floor. Oil case shortened on floor under three compartment sink. Walk in freezer frozen food boxes on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher container touching rice in white rice bin container. Employee removed pitcher from bin
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in back kitchen area.
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back area blocked by food storage equipment. Operator moved 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ceiling above display cooler not smooth and easily cleanable. Display cooler containing dessert.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in dish washing area missing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in back kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on top of rice container. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed on food prep table, operator moved at time of inspection.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator wrote sign and posted at time of inspection.
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles not labeled next to handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Rice on floor in dry storage.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in coolers. Operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted next to soda machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and seasoning not labeled in dry storage.
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.