FITEX MEALS
1906 N HIMES AVE, Tampa FL 33607
Last inspected Jul 24, 2025 · 5 visits since October 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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JUL 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies landing on red cord above prep table on cookline
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael A Neophytou, expired on 06/09/2024.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of food debris in handwash sink at front kitchen entrance. Discussed with employee about handwash sink for handwash only, employee clean handwash sink at time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees working at time of inspection.
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.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's opened bottled water stored on top of the oven at cook line. Employee removed water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk-in cooler.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with bleach Employee labeled
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink Employee replaced drain
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris inside reachin cooler on cookline
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor in walk-in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled on shelf adjacent to grills on cookline Employee labeled
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 0ppm Observed employee added chlorine to water solution and tested at 50ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies landing on red cord above prep table on cookline
Medicine not labeled properly. Observed pepacid and cough drops stored on shelf under prep table on cookline. Corrected -observed employee remove
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.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottle filled with bleach stored at 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee label
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf under prep table on cookline adjacent to 3-compartment sink. Corrected -observed employee remove
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic lids wet nesting on storage shelf at 3-compartment sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing on floor in walking cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Corrected -observed employee discard, replace, and test at 50ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt labeled as bulk pepper on shelf next to 4 door reachin cooler Observed employee label salt
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Notified operator Michael that license is expired
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee remove
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal bowl stored inside hand sink on cookline and a push cart stored in front of hand sink Corrected observed employee remove carts and metal bowl from hand sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working at time of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with bleach not labeled at the dish area Corrected -observed employee label
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink Corrected -observed employee replace
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee discard
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors in walkin cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Corrected observed manager discard, replace,and test at 100ppm
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink not set up sanitizer in last bay, corrected, chlorine at 100 ppm of chlorine.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans with dents on seal of cans.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected, operator removed drink during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.