CATERING BY THE FAMILY
2322 W CYPRESS ST, Tampa FL 33609 · 813.875.2000
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015048452 | Oct 26, 2015 | Nov 25, 2015 | $440 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of roasted red peppers stored in dry storage at time of inspection. Operator removed cans to be sent back to food provider at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelves in kitchen. Operator removed cutting boards to be disposed of during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested sink at 0ppm. Operator remade sanitizer water. End test 200ppm.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on shelf used to hold clean dishes. Operator disposed of water during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled at time of inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection. Operator moved containers to dish area to be rewashed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust forming on silver shelves in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards stained in kitchen - can opener soiled with food debris
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag stored in mixing bowls. Operator moved book bag during inspection
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on walk in cooler shelves on center left cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops sitting on ground at time of inspection. Operator had employee hang mops to dry
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of artichoke hearts during inspection. Operator segregated can from other stock to send back to supplier
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed food container without handle in bread crumb bin in dry storage. Operator removed from bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hung on shelves holding clean food containers and cutting boards. Operator removed jacket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans on clean shelves. Operator removed pans to dish room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in center of kitchen. Operator posted sign during inspection
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fans in walk in have a mold like build up.
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.