EDISON: FOOD & DRINK LAB
912 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-254-7111
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fresh garlic and oil held on time as a public health control has no time markers. Chef added proper time markings.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025009334 | Dec 3, 2024 | Apr 2, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to dish machine at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on squeeze bottles stored on clean dish shelf at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets tested at over 500 ppm quaternary. Operator remade buckets. End test 200ppm per manufacturer instructions.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled at time of inspection. Operator Abeles bottles during inspection.
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on top of reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef properly stored medicine.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef discarded drink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia tested 400ppm. Chef refilled bucket re-tested 200ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored bucket.
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment doing cook chill on chicken with no HACCP. Warning**
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fresh garlic and oil held on time as a public health control has no time markers. Chef added proper time markings.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in bakery has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment doing cook chill on chicken with no HACCP. Warning**
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed drink and properly stored it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored in floor on cooks line. Chef removed bucket from floor and properly stored it.
Jun 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop ready to eat butter cake. Chef removed eggs and properly stored it.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection.
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. Sean Scott Pablo Garcia Louis Rodriguez Dana Clark
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from fryer ate soiled.
Utensils in poor condition. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from fryer are torn.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it. Chef removed and placed at dishwasher.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager lost certification card.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area. Employee placed paper towels at ber hand washing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on fry station are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on fry station are soiled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored Sanitizer.
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.