DUNNS RIVER ISLAND CAFE
11148-11154 N 30 ST, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.732.4009
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches on wall of kitchen area. Manager eradicated, roach, cleaned, and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024011685 | Dec 5, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | $160 |
| 3--2020058635 | Nov 20, 2020 | Mar 3, 2021 | $800 |
| 3--2019062354 | Nov 19, 2019 | Feb 21, 2020 | $400 |
| 3--2015024798 | May 28, 2015 | Jun 25, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches on wall of kitchen area. Manager eradicated, roach, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open and held longer than 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Laying in cabbage.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam able has stains.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build inside freezer on other side of restaurant.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled throughout kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in bar area.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Rotten milk inside refrigerator in food preparation area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ox tails (61F - Cold Holding); butter (61F - Cold Holding); half and half (58F - Cold Holding); mashed potato (58F - Cold Holding); coconut bars (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (57F); tofu (51F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ox tails (61F - Cold Holding); butter (61F - Cold Holding); half and half (58F - Cold Holding); mashed potato (58F - Cold Holding); coconut bars (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (57F); tofu (51F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding)
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam able has stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in back kitchen area. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes cooked and held longer then 24 hours inside refrigerator in food preparation area has no date marking
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Cooked goat, bags of flour stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored goat.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build inside freezer on other side of restaurant.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside 3 door freezer in back kitchen area.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pumpkin stored uncovered in double door refrigerator in food preparation area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled throughout kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
May 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough in grocery bag in reach in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pasta, employee removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 47 F in reach in cooler.
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 manager at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Spoke with plan review and no plans were submitted.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink on cook line, manager replaced at time of inspection.
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. Manager provided 2 food handler certifications.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on plates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Oil and vinegar on floor in dry storage room, employee removed at time of in.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in seasoning.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Feb 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Initial plans from 06/16/2014 Added two bar areas, operator renting establishment next door adding event space. Restroom added in event space. Storage area added in back kitchen area, refrigerator units added.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area behind kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board, cutting board on steam table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in dry storage area, discussed with operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in bar area.
Nov 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lakicia Palmer
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Initial plans from 06/16/2014 Added two bar areas, operator renting establishment next door adding event space. Restroom added in event space. Storage area added in back kitchen area, refrigerator units added.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Snapper prepared day prior not date marked.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area behind kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board, cutting board on steam table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in dry storage area, discussed with operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in bar area.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Near hand sink in kitchen.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed refrigeration condensation drip onto unwashed cabbages. See stop sale.
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. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink near front bar area blocked by cleaning supplies. Discussed with operator, operator moved at time of inspection to approved location.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lakicia Palmer
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Initial plans from 06/16/2014 Added two bar areas, operator renting establishment next door adding event space. Restroom added in event space. Storage area added in back kitchen area, refrigerator units added.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Snapper prepared day prior not date marked.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area behind kitchen.
Condensation not disposed of according to law. Observed refrigeration condensation drip onto unwashed cabbages. See stop sale.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board, cutting board on steam table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in dish storage area in back kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in dry storage area, discussed with operator.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on bottom of reach in cooler. Discussed with operator.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Near hand sink in kitchen.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Observed employee put finger in mouth the proceeded to grab to go container.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 91 F in hot holding unit, operator began reheating at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to plates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee home on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in seasonings, operator removed at time of inspection.
Dec 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs dressing.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese in reach in cooler not date marked.
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 at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer at establishment, operator got sanitizer at the time of inspection.
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. Operator provided 1 food handler certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near handwash sink on cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted in storage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair near reach in coolers.
Food stored on floor. Container of sugar on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in cabbage, operator removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under handwash sink on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and sugar not labeled.
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.