CENTRAL CAFE
308 E ZACK ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813.475.8523
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
APR 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 31 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly by steam warmers not landing on food
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly by steam warmers not landing on food
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touch cell phone then began grabbing water bottles. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored container in sink. Employee removed
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed moving water
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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. Trainings are at other location
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- 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. table top electric grill
Aug 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale Reach in cooler ambient air temp 54F American cheese 54F Swiss cheese 52F provolone cheese 52F cut ham 52F cut ham 52 F roast beef 52F Mexican shredded cheese 53F cook chicken 45F American cheese 45F cook ham 45F
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Paula Montfort
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For the raw shelled eggs.
- 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. table top electric grill
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 retested to 200 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler ambient air temp 54F American cheese 54F Swiss cheese 52F provolone cheese 52F cut ham 52F cut ham 52 F roast beef 52F Mexican shredded cheese 53F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale Reach in cooler ambient air temp 54F American cheese 54F Swiss cheese 52F provolone cheese 52F cut ham 52F cut ham 52 F roast beef 52F Mexican shredded cheese 53F cook chicken 45F American cheese 45F cook ham 45F
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Paula Montfort
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For the raw shelled eggs.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. table top electric grill
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- 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. Operator has table top electric fryer, and table top electric stove to cook eggs on in the unit.
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Fresh water line has no quick disconnect.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator has table top electric fryer, and table top electric stove to cook eggs on in the unit.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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