CAFE LUNA CONCOURSE
3505 E FRONTAGE RD 138, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-289-4520
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly landing on syrup spout on service line 1 dead fly inside bottle of Irish cream syrup on service line.see stop sale. Employee clean syrup spout and bottle
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 10ppm. Employee added chlorine, re-tested 100ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed frying pan
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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. Cooked white rice, cooked pork and various cooked food with no date marked in large reach-in coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen. Removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of fry oils stored on floor in kitchen. A case of plastic bottled waters stored on floor in beverage storage room. Employee moved waters to shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
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. No CFM onsite, employee unable to provide proof of training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of fry oils and a bottle of sauce stored on floor at dry food storage area in kitchen. 2 bags of rice stored on floor in storage room at the back corner of the dining room.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Employee remade solution, tested 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
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. No CFM onsite, employee unable to provide proof of training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yellow rice, cooked ground beef and pulled pork in large reach-in cooler. Employee date marked at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee with no lid stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee discarded drink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of fry oils and a bottle of sauce stored on floor at dry food storage area in kitchen. 2 bags of rice stored on floor in storage room at the back corner of the dining room.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Employee added chlorine, tested 100ppm.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A case of raw bacon stored over Pico and hot dogs in glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked shredded chicken date marked on 07/15 stored in large reach-in cooler more than 7 days.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked shredded chicken.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge stored in handwash sink at front service counter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food employees working during inspection. CFM present at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked white rice, cooked chicken and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 opened employee bottled waters stored in glass door reach-in cooler over food items at kitchen. Employee removed drinks.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping clothes stored on prep table in kitchen.
Jan 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3-compartment sink faucet
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press machine on prep table in back kitchen
Jan 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit / rubbing alcohol stored on shelf above tortillas on dry storage shelf Employee moved to bottom shelf
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purposed approved sanitizer at time of inspection.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly landing on syrup spout on service line 1 dead fly inside bottle of Irish cream syrup on service line.see stop sale. Employee clean syrup spout and bottle
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Empanadas store in non food grade bags Employee removed from bags
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shelled eggs ( ambient temperature at 11:43am at 50F- retemped at 12:10pm at47F) Employee placed in reachin cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 dead fly inside bottle of Irish cream syrup on service line
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink on service line temped at 69F.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1 container of liquid shortening store on floor in dry storage area Employee placed on shelf
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar scoop handle stored in product on service line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 spoons stored in water temped at 70F on service line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3-compartment sink faucet
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press machine on prep table in back kitchen
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator pay for license at time of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Observed employee place products on ice
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers stored above 3-compartment sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to ice machine on service line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on warmer handles on front service line next to registers Corrected observed employee remove
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 spoons stored in water temped at 75F on service line next to expresso machine Corrected -observed employee discard water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with water not labeled on storage shelf Corrected -observed employee label
Jan 24, 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 over ready to eat berries in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place on bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding)on prep table next to grill top. Manager place rice on ice to drop temperature
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup use to scoop bulk beans on storage shelf
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee stored on prep table
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on service line next to front registers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature Corrected -observed employee place in reachin cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table on cookline
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of chlorine in three compartment sink set up, corrected, operator replaced chlorine at 100 ppm
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing. Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing between glove usage.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Black beans at 77° after 1 1/2 hr, corrected, operator placed black beans on stove to 182°.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Corrected, operator located test papers at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer with old debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked by mop bucket, corrected, employee removed mop bucket during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Corrected, employee replaced paper towels at of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored in reach in cooler not identified nor separated.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in dry storage area not labeled.
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.