EMBELLISHED CATERING TAMPABAY
2903 N NEBRASAKA AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-322-3954
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
SEP 24
OCT 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 32 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hot water heater room. Staff cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029789 | Apr 23, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Dish washer machine needs to be worked on using three compartment sink
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Roccita cheese grey reach in cooler
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. Chris b.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Dish washer machine needs to be worked on using three compartment sink
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple tapes above food preparation.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread speed rack in walk in cooler.
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 1 employee training missing for multiple employees management will send to email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish washing machine.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Hard boiled eggs in walk in cooler spoiled and with mold like substance
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Eggs and multiple other items in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Miter that cycles chlorine sanitizer not functioning operator using 3 compartment sink.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator moved them from over prep table.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Hard boiled eggs in walk in cooler spoiled and with mold like substance
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Eggs and multiple other items in walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jason Morgan
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Miter that cycles chlorine sanitizer not functioning operator using 3 compartment sink.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator moved them from over prep table.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hot water heater room. Staff cleaned and sanitized area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by food preparation sink. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying.
Apr 24, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven doors
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment soiled
Apr 23, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 17 live roaches on table and cup racks stored at front area where cups and hot boxes are stored.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -Roach droppings along wall at front hot box storage area -Approximately 150 roach egg casings in HVAC storage closet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven doors
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment soiled
Apr 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 17 live roaches on table and cup racks stored at front area where cups and hot boxes are stored.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -Roach droppings along wall at front hot box storage area -Approximately 150 roach egg casings in HVAC storage closet.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. - approximately 25 dead flies on top of shelf by front window
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven doors
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches behind coolers along side wall Approximately 4 dead roaches along floor under plate and cut storage racks 1 dead roach in restroom
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment soiled
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sides of equipment soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and in employee restroom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven soiled
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sides of equipment soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach my stove 1 dead roach by double door cooler, 1 dead roach by employee cooler. Operator removed them cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and in employee restroom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven soiled
Jul 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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