CAFFEINE ROASTERS
407 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33609 · 8137865588
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Emailed educational package during inspection
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 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 board in kitchen at time of inspection.
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
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen is stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cutting at time of inspection. Operator moved during inspection.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen biscuits stored in togo bag in reach in freezer. Operator removed biscuits from togo bag and placed in zip lock bag at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box of disposable gloves stored on top of kitchen hand wash sink. Operator moved gloves at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on counter next to blender and silverware being rolled for customer use. Operator moved drink at time of inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at mop sink. Operator hung mop to dry during inspection
Feb 20, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by bags of flour. Operator moved during inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour on floor in front of hand wash sink. Operator moved during inspection
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Mailed educational package.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes under food prep surface not inverted. Operator inverted during inspection
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed educational package during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soil build up during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents are showing rust like buildup
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Solution tested over 500ppm. Spoke with employee and they corrected during inspection.
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. Emailed educational package during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beginning inspection hand wash sink was blocked by equipment. Spoke with employee and they relocated the equipment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soil build up during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents are showing rust like buildup
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Emailed educational during inspection.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves between tasks without washing hands. Spoke with employee and they washed hands before wearing gloves.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Solution tested over 500ppm. Spoke with employee and they corrected during inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Emailed educational package during inspection
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. Emailed educational package during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beginning inspection hand wash sink was blocked by equipment. Spoke with employee and they relocated the equipment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep room. Employee replaced paper towels during inspection
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 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. Emailed educational package during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soil build up during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents are showing rust like buildup
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on front counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour stored on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage at hand wash sink at server station. Employee wrote sign and hung.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers incorrectly stored. Silverware not stored handle up. Spoke with employee and they corrected.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.