BAKERY 1908 TAMPA
2788 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 5109283562
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
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MAY 26
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4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli turkey cut inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dishes, stored inside of it in back kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened and held longer than 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink store on food preparation tables throughout kitchen area.
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Food stored on floor. Buckets of fruit filling, stored on floor and back kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket in back kitchen area.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. House hold raid stored underneath handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored overtop bread dough inside walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 stored underneath ovens in back kitchen area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli ham cut and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it by 3 companies sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of cleaning chemicals has no labeling of ingredients in back kitchen area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Mixing bowl not stored at least 6 inch's off floor in back kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet dishes stacked on top of each on dry storage shelves preventing proper air drying.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of cream filling stored on floor in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink. Bag of flour stored on floor in back kitchen area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between food preparation tables in back kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date stickers stuck on clean on shelves by 3 compartment sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside 3 door cooler in back kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Hot dogs are sitting on walk in cooler shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket in back kitchen area.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made day prior not date marked. Discussed with operator on labeling.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on prep table near fryer.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on preparation table near from kitchen entrance. Employee drink on preparation table near front kitchen table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on low reach in cooler.
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream Cheese (70F - Cold Holding) Discussed with operator on contacting technician for low reach in cooler. Operator placed cream cheese in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Discussed with operator on maintaining cooler 41F and below. Placed in cooler from walk in 2:00, first temperature 3:13 second temperature 3:30 69F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 stored on clean dish rack. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
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 operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink in disrepair, discussed with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to wash dishes, discussed with operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand wash sink, discussed with operator. Operator restocked at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hot dog pastry, discussed with operator. Provided time as public health form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made day prior not date marked. Discussed with operator on labeling.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Mixing bowl for mixer, discussed with operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on prep table near fryer.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on preparation table near from kitchen entrance. Employee drink on preparation table near front kitchen table.
Food stored on floor. Lemon filling on floor near 3 compartment sink, discussed with operator.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over mixers, discussed with operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on low reach in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over milk. Discussed with operator.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 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. Emailed operator most up to date education packet with bodily fluids clean up sign.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink has raw beef stored inside it. Employee removed beef and properly stored beef.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Mixing bowl for floor mixer stored on floor by mixer.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of Bavarian Kramer stored on floor in back kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Stored food not covered. Cooked ham cooked turkey stored uncovered inside walk in cooler. Employee covered meat.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Duck thawing in standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on edge of mop sink preventing proper air drying.
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.