CRYSTAL BAY CAFE
800 E TWIGGS ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-226-2227
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line service Cook sausage 110F
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line service Cook sausage 110F
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no food manager. Manager was out at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Mellon over ready to eat meats reach in cooler by office manager moved to proper storage
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed clean dishes to put away after eating on prep line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 45F on prep line. Manager moved to freezer 2nd temp 43F
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 50-100 ppm retested to 100 ppm
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 expired 3-14-25 julia Julith fanning Cheryl
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned at time of inspection
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating over pizza production by ware washing area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment by 3 compartment sink
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain by ice machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster needs to be cleaned from food debris
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200 ppm, operator diluted it.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near sink being repaired.maintenance used shop vac to remove water.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink pipe leaking, maintenance repaired during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.