BYBLOS CAFE
2832 S MACDILL AVE, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-805-7977
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022025536 | Apr 11, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside the ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawed in bag indicating to remove before thawing. Chef explained it was thawed just a an hour before. Fish was removed from package during inspection.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Container of garlic spread in walk-in held longer than 24 hours missing label. Manager labeled at time of inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in server area has mold like substance
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Nitrogen tank at bar not secured
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of grape leaves stored less than 6 inches off floor. Manager relocated to proper shelf
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed at time of inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on line not labeled with common name
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored overtop ready to eat sauces inside refrigerator on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored sausage.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Brown sauce inside walk in cooler is stored uncovered.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by dishwasher has a strainer stored inside it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice,grape leaves cooked and held longer then 24 hours has date markings inside walk in cooler
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking in kitchen area while preparing food. Employee discarded drink.
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by dishwasher has a strainer stored inside it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance in serving station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile's overtop cooks line have buildup of dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by sandwich press at the end of cooks line.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid burn spray stored overtop food preparation table on cooks line.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 78F in buckets underneath food preparation table on cooks line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by dishwasher has a strainer stored inside it.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Kebbeh Neyeh on menu has raw raw tuna not identified on menu.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw chicken,soup inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance in serving station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile's overtop cooks line have buildup of dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table on cooks line.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink has no lid. Chef placed lid on drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top f each previnting proper air drying on shelves by dishwasher.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on food preparation table on cooks line. Chef removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by sandwich press at the end of cooks line.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it by 3 compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored overtop cooked shrimp inside refrigerator on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Garlic and oil held on time has no time stamp. Chef discarded garlic and oil.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it by 3 compartment sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jorge Cid Olivia Bruns Peter Zias
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 78F. Chef discarded water and placed utensils at dishwasher.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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. Gave operator physical copy of body fluid clean up sign.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink has dishes stored inside it.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
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. Gave operator physical copy of employee reporting agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled
Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor by back door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease overtop grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on bathroom floor 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.