EL CAFETAL BAKERY AND RESTAURANT CORP
4304 S DALE MABRY HWY STE 1, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-898-0813
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018061594 | Oct 25, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers in kitchen at time of inspection
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards stored in kitchen at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers stored on shelf near dish machine 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. Observed scoop handle in bulk dry rice in prep room at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator labeled during inspection.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed tub raw ground beef stored over lettuce heads in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small metal bowl in bulk shredded cheese on cooks line at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach in cooler door handles on cooks line at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler gaskets on reach in cooler across from fryers on cooks line at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink next to bakery counter in kitchen at time of inspection.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection. -small cutting board in server area stored above hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table next to back hand wash sink while vegetable prep was being performed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on clean plate shelf above steam table in main kitchen at time of inspection.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pre made sandwiches in walk in cooler. Operator moved sandwiches to speed cart during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked in prep room by large round garbage can. Employee moved during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on cart at kitchen entrance during inspection. Employee labeled during inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler missing handle at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food/unopened drink stored in reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator moved during inspection
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom shelf of reach-in freezer next to office during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - Observed bulk flour stored in bins not labeled as to contents in prep room. - Observed squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled as to what contents are
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large trash can blocking sink in back room next to mop sink. Operator moved during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with yellow liquid next to ice machine during inspection. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine during inspection
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Handle to walk in cooler missing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign provided at hand wash sink in back room next to mop sink. Operator made sign and placed it during inspection
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado's with stickers attached prepped on the cooks line. Operator explained to cook importance of washing produce before use.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket during inspection. Operator placed mop to dry.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pre cooked empanada filling. Operator moved to lower shelf during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance at base of soda nozzles during inspection. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed server trays on stand in front of hand was sink during inspection. Operator moved during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle without label in kitchen during inspection. Operator labeled bottle during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed freezer handles near office soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting boards in prep room during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of potatoes on floor in walk-in during inspection. Operator moved potatoes to shelves.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris on inside door of microwave during inspection. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop kept in mop bucket during inspection. Operator hung to dry.
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