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ELEV8 FUN

7902 CITRUS PARK MALL, Tampa FL 33625 · 786-271-0417

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats102
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918964
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 pans of seasoning stored on handwash sink at cook line. Removed. 1 bottle of degreaser stored in handwash sink by mop sink. Removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. At bar, cook line and prep area in kitchen. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handwash sink at cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on table top at cook line.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple containers of ice cream stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handwash sinks at cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar. Employee moved behind bar.
Basic/25-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin at prep area in kitchen closed. Labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed ROP Mahi filets.
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brush, spray nuzzle and other cleaning utensils stored in handwash sink at mop sink area. Operator removed items from handwash sink at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at cook line and next to mop sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at cook line and next to mop sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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. Observed 11 packs of commercially processed ROP Mahi filets thawed remained in sealed packages stored in reach-in cooler at cook line.
Basic/06-09-1
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working at cook line. Employee put on hair net.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped down hands sink on service line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting on shelf in dry stored area.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in dish area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. 1 box of Togo boxes stored on floor in back storage area near walkin cooler.
Basic/25-05-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Employee discarded, refilled, and tested at 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled in dry stored area. Employee labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by mop sink blocked by multiple mop buckets. Operator moved buckets away from handwash sink at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks at bar and dish room. Provided. No soap provided at handwash sinks on cook line. Provided. No handwashing sign provided at the hand sinks used by food employees. At cook line and back kitchen by office.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar and on utility cart at kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped straws stored on bar counter and can be reached by customers. Employee moved straws behind counter.
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans old fashioned bake beans.
High priority/01B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well on expo line: Hot holding: Au jus 130 F, marinara 102 F, beer cheese 98 F. Employee reheat items on stove top at time of inspection. Re temp: Hot holding: Au jus 167 F, marinara 171 F, beer cheese 180 F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charmanique Taylor.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwash sinks on cook line. Manager provided at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At lobby bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license has been expired on 02/01/2024.
Basic/50-09-4
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Meat slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 28, 2023 · Meat slicer soiled with old food debris. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
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. Manager on duty unable to locate certificates.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 28, 2023 · No original certificates provided. Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority9 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 10ppm. Operator setup three compartment sink to sanitize food contact surfaces manually.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coleslaw in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-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. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Meat slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wine bottle stored in handwash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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. Manager on duty unable to locate certificates.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At 1 of the handwash sink at main bar and the only handwash sink at the upper level bar. Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both handwash sink at main bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles at bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Automatic handwash sink malfunction, no water provided at all.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at cook line. Employee removed drink. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reach-in cooler on cook line.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working at cook line.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of frozen food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in between reach-in coolers at cook line.
Basic/10-17-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Discussed with manager.
Basic/21-08-4/Warning
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.