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BLAZED BUDDHA KITCHEN

5224 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-485-3253

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD3953611
Grade history
JUL 24
OCT 25
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026011822Oct 30, 2025Mar 11, 2026$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alexander erbin
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Jan 23, 2026 · Manager Alexander Erbin from original inspection does not have his certified food manager certificate. Current manager on site John Schumacher does not have his either. No other manager has a certified food manager certificate Admin Complaint
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat foods white reach in fridge. Employee removed to proper storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alexander erbin
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Tested at 72F retested to 86F
Intermediate/27-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 72F retested to 86F
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning

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.