CHEF AND THE BAKER SOUTH TAMPA
3413 S MANHATTAN AVE, Tampa FL 33629 · 8137460006
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line reach in cooler grooved
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took soiled dishes to trash can then grabbed clean dishes. No handwashing
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar spoon in water at 78F
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed.Guava pastry and Spanikopita on service counter less than 4 hours
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon and poached eggs not identified on menu
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Guave pastry and spanakopita on service counter less than 4 hours
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator. Operator posted on wall
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line reach in cooler grooved
Open dumpster lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over RTE foods walk in cooler
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
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 employees have food handlers certification.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler in kitchen area are torn.
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed onions inside walk in cooler. Employee removed eggs and properly stored them.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine test kit not used to check sanitizer in dishwasher after set up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
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 employees have food handlers certification.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and properly stored drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler in kitchen area are torn.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on reach in cooler cutting board in kitchen area.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, chicken cakes, boiled eggs all have no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Apr 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings on floor in kitchen area. 5 Rodent droppings behind cooks line. 1 Rodent droppings in corner of food preparation sink. 1 rodent droppings in storage container on shelves. 13 Rodent droppings underneath dishwasher. 4 droppings underneath preparation sink by dishwasher. 3 rodent droppings next to ice machine at front counter. 1 rodent dropping next to refrigerator by coffee maker in lobby.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, chicken cakes, boiled eggs all have no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 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 operator body fluid clean up sign.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
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 operator employee reporting agreement.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on food preparation table. Owner removed phone and properly stored it.
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.