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DAILY DOSE COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY LLC

201 E KENNEDY BLVD STE 216, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-613-6959

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917649
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Approximately 6 live roaches in hot water heater closet -Approximately 10 live roaches in pot with potatoes in it in back kitchen prep area, sitting on shelf under hot well. Employee removed stock pot of potato's from under hot well placed it in the 3 compartment sink, and filled it with water, attempting to kill the live roaches..
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024029489Apr 30, 2024Jun 20, 2024$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs above the vegetables reach in cooler back kitchen. Manager moved to proper storage
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut spinach 49F reach in cooler front counter area closest to kitchen entrance manager voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 115F manager moved to oven to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.red sanitizer bucket inside sink. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.above 50-100ppm employee added more water retested to 100 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket stored inside sink front line employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink by ware washing area employee restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At back handwashing sink. Employee restocked
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 82F in container with spoon
High priority/10-05-5
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw bacon in plastic non food grade bag in reach in cooler employee removed and placed in food grade container
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bread in reach in cooler back prepping area. Manager moved to proper storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Container of potatoes on floor front counter. Manager moved from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chesse mix shredded stored in a bag not for food grade in reach in cooler in back kitchen. Observed customer togo bag touching the cheese. Employee discarded
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Came out of the reach in cooler was sitting ontop of the reach in freezer. No cut marks in the packaging.
High priority/01B-03-5/Warning
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/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen employee added paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen. Employee added soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Came out of the reach in cooler was sitting ontop of the reach in freezer. No cut marks in the packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Food stored on floor. Liquid oil in box under hand washing sink. Employee removed from floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked meat, operator moved them to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink in kitchen.operator removed them and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed it.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under sink soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has debris in it.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside cabinet soiled
Basic/23-03-4
May 3, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Approximately 6 live roaches in hot water heater closet -Approximately 10 live roaches in pot with potatoes in it in back kitchen prep area, sitting on shelf under hot well. Employee removed stock pot of potato's from under hot well placed it in the 3 compartment sink, and filled it with water, attempting to kill the live roaches..
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2024 · 3 live roaches in hot water heater room 1 live roach on paper towel roll in kitchen. Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. -5 dead roaches under reach in freezer in back kitchen area -3 dead roaches in cabinet at end of kitchen. -4 dead roaches in hot water closet.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2024 · 2 dead roaches in reach in freezer in back area by gaskets 3 dead roaches under reach in freezer behind crate on unit Time Extended
Apr 30, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler operator moved it
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Approximately 6 live roaches in hot water heater closet -Approximately 10 live roaches in pot with potatoes in it in back kitchen prep area, sitting on shelf under hot well. Employee removed stock pot of potato's from under hot well placed it in the 3 compartment sink, and filled it with water, attempting to kill the live roaches..
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. -5 dead roaches under reach in freezer in back kitchen area -3 dead roaches in cabinet at end of kitchen. -4 dead roaches in hot water closet.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside cabinets on wall.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sitting on clean food prep areas.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Sent to operator via email
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed out buckets.
Basic/21-07-4
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator has portable stoves. Operator states he sets up to do eggs to order.
/45-04-4

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.