ART OF FOOD CATERING
8548 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 2C, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-932-3949
Last inspected Jul 15, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
FEB 25
JUL 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025043653 | Feb 13, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. License expired 2/1/2025.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in Reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef not date marked.
Apr 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of empty ice machine soiled with calcium built-up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built-up in three chest freezers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in squeeze bottles not labeled located in Reach in cooler.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sliced frozen ham stored in shopping bag in chest freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of empty ice machine soiled with calcium built-up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink in prep room used to store sanitizer buckets. Employee removed buckets during time of inspection. Employee handwash sink adjacent to ice machine used to store 2 ice scoops. Employee removed ice scoops during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built-up in three chest freezers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in squeeze bottles not labeled located in Reach in cooler.
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Willmer Perdigon expired 9-18-23
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top reach in cooler under lid Cold holding : tres leches cake 44 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven grill cleaner stored on meat slicer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Mozzarella cheese
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Willmer Perdigon expired 9-18-23
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. Employees signed and management signed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White substance spray bottle not labeled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand washing sink in bakery
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.