CAFFEINE
2420 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813.644.7245
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic spoon handle in bulk pico in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board on prep table in. Kitchen at time of inspectionnn
Food stored on floor. Observed eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle on cooks line at time of inspection.
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All front of house staff have no proof of food handler training at time of inspection.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over coffee roaster is soiled at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed large food containers of brewed coffee/tea stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.observed open water bottle stored on shelf in walk in cooler next to food for customers at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored on top of drip coffee machine at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf near triple sink at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large food container stored on and container lid stored in hand wash sink by triple sink at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled around legs of equipment at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed time temperature control for safety food stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash sign in restroom at time of inspection.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on plate ware and food containers stored in wire shelf near triple sink at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop bucket and on floor by back door at time of inspection.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packages of raw ground beef stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large food container and lid stored on hand wash sink next to triple sink in prep area during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and charger set upon a cutting board. Operator moved phone during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign in rest room at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid opened at time of inspection.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed stools and other items on dumpster pad and around dumpster at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket at time of inspection.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen grooved at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor of walk in at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line soiled at time of inspection
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cambro lid with dried food debris on it stored with clean dishes. Operator moved to triple sink to be washed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting boards in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on pans on clean shelf during inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved during inspection
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing at time of inspection
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom used by employees doesn't have hand wash sign at time of inspection
Open dumpster lid. Lid open at time of inspection
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado cut in half with sticker still attached. Spoke with operator about washing vegetables before using.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled and grooved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by back door blocked with mop bucket.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brush in hand wash sink on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two hws without paper towels. Two hand wash sink without paper towels.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tile over triple sink water damage/ soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License kept in binder. Discussed with operator.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned food containers on dry rack. Discussed with operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in food kept in walk-in
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth left on countertop and cutting boards.
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