DIO MODERN MEDITERRANEAN
519 FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-398-4000
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 6 rop commercial raw salmon walk in cooler 6 rop commercial raw salmon in reach in cooler door 7 rop commercial raw white fish in reach in cooler door
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cook line taki sauce 44F by reach in freezer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has stored kitchen utensils inside by ware washing area.
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/ 2 servers and 2 line cooks
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by three compartment sink at bar
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.management was not onsite at time of inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink.no soap by three compartment sink. Bar area
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. 6 pieces of raw salmon in walk in cooler. 6 individual raw salmon in reach in door cooler. 7 white fish in same reach in door cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.white boards on prep line.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish washing machine was not in use tested at 133F 2nd wash.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on a shelf. Above prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on clean dish plate.
Food stored on floor. Lemons in box on floor walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.bar area
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 96 F steam well manager moved to flat top to 165F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored kitchen equipment in sink cooks line
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for 2 employees responsible vendors missing 4 certificates over 60 days
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards cook line
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Wasn't set up at time of inspection tested at 0 ppm after operator began running the machine. Observed chlorine bottle underneath three compartment sink for wash rinse and sanitize method
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwanted squash over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By ice machine
Jul 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Javier Munoz
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.
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. Raw salmon still cold not removed from packaging employee began cutting the packaged fish
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking water from plastic bottle prep line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By ice machine
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over washed cut vegetables operator moved them
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray hose attached to hand wash sink, operator removed it
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed with employee proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over ready to eat crab
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose attached to hand sink, removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.back kitchen sink replaced.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of equipment in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At 3 compartment sink, employee moved to hand sink after I discussed it with him.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot, and squeeze bottles in sink, moved to other area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen sink. Replaced
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen sink replaced
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.back kitchen sink
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.