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1615 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610
Last inspected Oct 22, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023
□ 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.
SEP 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020040106 | Jul 29, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Donell Metesil Manager Expired 1/26/2024 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe
Ceiling tile missing. Over reach-in-cooler near back kitchen door and near hand sink
Floors soiled and has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen areas
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Donell Metesil Manager Expired 1/26/2024 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe
Ceiling tile missing. Over reach-in-cooler near back kitchen door and near hand sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelf over 3 compartment sink and on bread rack with bread.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes near walk-in-cooler under desk
Floors soiled and has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen areas
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. There is a lack of drainage (none) in the mop sink, preventing wastewater from properly draining. The manager stated that they dispose of the mop water by dumping it into the street drains outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a pack of hotdogs thawing out at room temperature. Manager ppaced frozen hotdogs in reach-in-cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink pipes leaking water onto floor in use.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink ice from ice bin at service window.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glass cleaner stored on food storage shelf near large ice machine
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Desiree Powlette Person In Charge
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. See stop sale.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow mop bucket with dirty water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Walk-in-freezer pipe leaking on to food box. Operating moving frozen boxes of chicken nuggets
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.