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5211 E FOWLER AVE, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813-988-5599
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 a copy to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee beverages being stored in different areas of the kitchen including prep tables and on top of other equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of raw beef on the floor in the walk in cooler, manager corrected storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
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Stored food not covered. Observed several containers containing chicken, beef and pork with no cover.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over broccoli in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards being stored under the prep table. Observed food soiled interior to the reach in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and under prep tables.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks being stored on and above prep tables.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on prep tables.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of veggies being stored directly top of raw chicken with no covering in between.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the flip top unit being stained.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided a copy of proper paperwork to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in the rice cooker.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee water bottles being stored on and above the prep tables on the cook line. Discussed proper storage methods to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored on the flip top unit on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on the floor in the back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom shelves of the prep tables being rusted. Observed food debris build up on the knobs to the hand washing sink near the three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken in the three compartment sink sitting in containers of water. Explained proper thawing methods to operator. Operator stated that they will tell employees to turn water on.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 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 a copy to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top unit on the cooking line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in the container of cooked rice being used as a scoop.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep, storage and cooking areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable observed on the flip top unit.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a container of water temping at 112F. Explained to operator proper storage for utensils in use.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing in a container of cold water. Explained proper thawing to operate.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cutting board on the flip top unit.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over bok choy in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked chicken,and cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler not dated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowl in container of cooked rice. Manager removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line make table
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle on cook line. Manager removed
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of raw chicken and sauces on floor.
Oct 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to purchase correct sanitizer..
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade large red bucket used to store raw chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs behind raw vegetables. Raw chicken over pork in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Unwashed produce over ready to eat in walk in cooler. Discussed proper food storage with employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in reach in cooler 48 degrees F. Employee placed walk in cooler. Retempt at 42 degrees F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrub in hand wash sink near cooks line. Employee removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, cooked chicken, cooked pork, and various items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle submerged in soy sauce. Employee removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up between and under equipment on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken in non food grade container on floor next to reach in freezer. Observed 5 gallon bucket of soy sauce on floor next to hand sink. Observed 35 lb container of cooking oil on floor next to stove.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooks line, walk in cooler shelves, hood filters soiled and fan cover in walk in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting broccoli prior to washing. Discussed with employee and observed employee washing produce correctly.
Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls, raw chicken, pork and other food not covered in walk in cooler
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