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CAFE 71

701 CHANNELSIDE DR, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-273-4000

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3910907
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dented black olives ok dry storage shelf. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in raw chicken prep cooler. Raw chicken 47F.
High priority/03A-02-5
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm discussed with manager to use the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
High priority/22-41-4
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat tested above the 200ppm-400ppm repair company was on the way
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In incorrect position.needs to be moved to end of splitter that has the fill hose connected to it.
High priority/29-42-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer not pulling from bucket, operator is aware of issue and has Three compartment sink set up until repairs are complete.
Basic/16-55-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher loading dirty dishes then unloading clean dishes without washing hands.
High priority/12A-13-4
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 flat Raspberries and 1 pint tomatoes
High priority/01B-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dish area drains
Basic/36-73-4
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler on hot line and reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator moved to other cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In dish area
Basic/38-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler door broken handle in kitchen
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (43F - Cold Holding) temperature logs show temps taken at 41F at 11:30am
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler door broken handle in kitchen
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/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.