CHARLOTTES CABARET
13415 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected May 14, 2025 · 6 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Sent to opener via email
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at kitchen hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer available upon request.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not in use, unable to test. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used as dump sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Tj Rose
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary, chlorine No test kits available upon request.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at kitchen hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer available upon request.
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.
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. All training provided expired.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not in use, unable to test. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust Kitchen
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front hand washing sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles throughout bar area soiled. Discussed with operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in women's restroom. Discussed with operator. Operator stocked with paper towels at time of inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon Dioxide tank not secured. Discussed with operator. Operator secured at time of inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Taped up reach in cooler on make line
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Dishwasher in poor repair operator states it has not been used in two months.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters above grill missing
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above stove.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled next to fryer.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar heavily soiled
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. taped up reach in cooler on hot line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm employee placed everything in bins with ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Sent to opener via email
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar heavily soiled
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. Sent to operator via email
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheeses, tomato sauce, milk, chicken.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. taped up reach in cooler on hot line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.