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CORNER CAFE

1502 E SLIGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-232-1482

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918727
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over empanada. Operatormoved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine behind bar is soiled with slime debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Interior of ice bin stained Time Extended
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Temperature on dish machine reaching 97F. Discussed with operator 7 day callback date or discontinue use and have 3 compartment sink set up
Intermediate/16-54-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Dish machine has not been fixed, restaurant currently using 3 compartment sink to wash and sanitize dish ware. Time Extended
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine behind bar is soiled with slime debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Temperature on dish machine reaching 97F. Discussed with operator 7 day callback date or discontinue use and have 3 compartment sink set up
Intermediate/16-54-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food items in reach in cooler on wall with mixer.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish not separated from raw beef in glass reach-in-cooler. Emailed manager Safe Refrigeration Storage Handout
High priority/08A-20-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over containers of sour cream in glass reach-in-cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in glass reach-in-cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4

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