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CAFE MUSIC

8502 N ARMENIA AVE STE 3A, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-843-0799

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3912191
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in kitchen area near sink drain
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $520

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2020014131Nov 20, 2019Jun 30, 2020$320
3--2015046312Jul 30, 2015Dec 22, 2015$200

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in kitchen area near sink drain
High priority/35A-02-7
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.operator moved it
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Traveled to next inspection to clean dishes
High priority/41-07-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of small oven and microwave
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority9 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Traveled to next inspection to clean dishes
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hong Tran Person In Charge
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of small oven and microwave
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 26, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.