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609 HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606
Last inspected Jan 10, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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JAN 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Quinoa Hot holding at 114F. Manager discarded item.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024032117 | Mar 19, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of excedrin stored overtop food preparation table in back kitchen area by back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on food preparation area has stains and is no longer cleanable.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing soup at handwashing sink by ice machine has water put into bottle.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler. Manager added proper date markings to cheese.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table while cutting produce.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee candy sitting on food preparation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in double door refrigerator next to ice machine.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onions not washed before preparation.
Jul 17, 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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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance of ice machine has build of black-Mold like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee has no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of double door refrigerator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by mop sink.
Mar 19, 2024Call 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 board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lindsey Gorge Takisha Franklin Scoot Hardespy
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile overtop walk in cooler has stains.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to 3 compartment sink is damaged.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado's not washed before preparation.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored overtop tortillas,soup inside walk in cooler. Manager properly stored beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Quinoa Hot holding at 114F. Manager discarded item.
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lindsey Gorge Takisha Franklin Scoot Hardespy
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile overtop walk in cooler has stains.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to 3 compartment sink is damaged.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado's not washed before preparation.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it next to 3 compartment sink.
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. Gave operator physical copy of employee health agreement.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 compartment sink have rust buildup.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markers on any food inside walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area are not smooth.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles in front of walk in cooler have buildup of dust.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair next to 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has buildup of old food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shielding is missing on two lights in kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of refrigerator next to ice machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking inside refrigerator next to ice machine.
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.