CHUCHY'S CAFE
9641 PALM RIVER RD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-621-0050
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 47 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches on floor behind front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024021679 | Mar 28, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $600 |
| 3--2017031661 | Jun 15, 2017 | Aug 3, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Employee relocated.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked broth in walk in cooler. Employee relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front counter.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under 3 compartment sink. Leaking into pan. Pipe leaking under Handwash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon and sponge in handwash sink at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid on prep table in kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar.
Stored food not covered. Cut onion in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen.
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under prep table in kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on dry storage shelf. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on dry storage shelf next to bulk grits.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk salt.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt.
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yudely Iglesias 12/20/24 Prometric.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under prep table in kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on dry storage shelf. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on dry storage shelf next to bulk grits.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk salt.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt.
Sep 4, 2024□ 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches on floor behind front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor behind front counter. 1 dead roach next to reach in freezer in kitchen. 1 dead roach on handwash sink. 1 dead under handwash sink. 1 dead roach under dry storage rack. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potato sticks in jelly cup container.
Mar 28, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over onions in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by cart.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Mar 28, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Two employees preparing sandwich meat and cheese with no gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over onions in walk in cooler.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Operator drained three compartment sink and water drained out of grease trap on to kitchen floor. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Baby wipes over single use items for restaurant.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Two employees washed hands in three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by cart.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator only has bleach for laundry. Operator bought correct bleach at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Blanket on dry storage shelf next to sodas for restaurant.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes in bucket on floor in kitchen.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee acetaminophen on dry storage rack over food for establishment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded cheddar cheese in reach in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart with cases of water and multiple items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, green beans and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Red Bull on reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee McDonald's shake in white reach in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses on dry storage rack next to Alfredo sauce and over maple syrup.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes and peppers on the floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
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.