CLEVER DELI
2002 N LOIS AVE STE 140, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-954-4861
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Zucchini 75 11:55 am-retemped at 170F at 1:24pm, Eggplant 75 11:55 am-retemped at 174 F 1:24pm, Cooked carrots 75 11:57 am-retemped at 184F at 1:24pm
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler cold Holding: sliced ham 46 F, sliced roast beef 46 F, tomato sauce 46 F, sliced white cheese 46 F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer to rapid cool. Re temped: sliced ham 43 F, sliced roast beef 42 F, tomato sauce 43 F, sliced white cheese 43 F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Wrong test strips.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach-in cooler.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A metal scrubbing pad stored in Handwash sink. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles stored above mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drinks.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Baklava in glass door refrigerator for self services at dining area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream and Greek yogurt containers on dish storage area
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored above coffee maker Employee removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked pasta in reachin cooler Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer above mop sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to front registers Employee voluntarily discarded
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean plastic container stored above white reachin freezer
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream and Greek yogurt containers on dish storage area
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed operator using shopping bags as freezer food storage bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over cooked ready to eat rice in the reach-in cooler adjacent to the registers. Operator removed rice and placed on top shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Zucchini 75 11:55 am-retemped at 170F at 1:24pm, Eggplant 75 11:55 am-retemped at 174 F 1:24pm, Cooked carrots 75 11:57 am-retemped at 184F at 1:24pm
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two small CO2 tanks unsecured. One tank observed located next to the small white reach-in freezer, underneath a shelf. Observed second tank located underneath a cabinet in lobby.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in ceiling tile entrance to kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates on storages shelves above 3 compartment sink and above large white reach-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed location in the lobby.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container located on top of large white reach-in freezer
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator cut lettuce without properly washing the lettuce first Employee explained proper procedures
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor of the storage area of the dining room.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white and silver take out containers not inverted and stored above large white freezer and reach-in deli.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed utensils not all stored in the same direction
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed an unprotected chest freezer in the lobby.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink filled with water. Operator hung mop.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of chlorine in three compartment sink, corrected, 100 ppm of chlorine in three compartment sink.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed operator washing hands with water only, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melons not date marked held over 24 hrs.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep counter, corrected, operator removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on food prep, corrected operator removed phone during inspection.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream single service use container reused.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.