CAFE
4200 GEORGE J BEAN PKWY, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-879-5151
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 45 F, cut ham 46 F in roc at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in freezer. Re temped: Shredded cheese 38 F, cut ham 36 F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019043329 | Jun 20, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up tong from floor and placed on prep table, then returned to work with food without washing hands. Operator coached employee at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 45 F, cut ham 46 F in roc at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in freezer. Re temped: Shredded cheese 38 F, cut ham 36 F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish machine area. Provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish machine area. Provided.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps stored behind cut celeries in sandwich prep cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yellow rice and cooked black bean rice with old labels 10/28/25 on container. Operator corrected date marks at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at bar.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator segregated.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. 3 bags of water softener salts stored on floor below handwash sink in dish machine area. Operator moved to shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in reachin cooler on cookline Observed employee move raw beef to bottom shelf
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon thawed in reachin cooler on cookline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels missing at Hans sink on service line Observed soap missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected observed employee replace
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 reachin cooler on cookline
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Observed employee discard drinks
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 2 door reachin freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in bulk flour Corrected observed employee remove
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up on cookline shelves
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind pasteurized liquid eggs in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee remove
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (44 - Cold Holding) and sausage (46F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Corrective action observed employee place on ice
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal portion cup stored in bulk brown sugar on service line Corrected -observed employee remove
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing on cookline ceiling above hood system
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted on storage shelf Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles Corrected observed employee remove
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as a dump sink on front line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed and placed tongs at dishwasher.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by dishwasher.
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