FLORIDIAN
4534 W KENNEDY BOULEVARD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-287-6662
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands at time of inspection
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant open and serving customers at time of inspection
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/ Harold Seltzer expired 3/3/2026 Prometric
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection
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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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on loft top reach in cooler at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food and paper debris on floor in restaurant at time of inspection
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall by triple sink where dicer is attached is in disrepair at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler doors are soiled at time of inspection
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of collard greens with dented rim at time of inspection. Operator segregated can from other food items to return to supplier
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green scrub pad in hand wash sink by triple sink at time of inspection.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed reach in freezer handle repaired with duct tape at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled with old grease around fryers at time of inspection.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards are grooved at time of inspection.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair handle to reach in freezer in kitchen at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on wire shelf over prep table at time of inspection. Operator disposed of drink during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor around fryers soiled with old grease and food debris at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near fryers with old grease at time of inspection.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine on top of soda nozzles leaks from side of equipment. At time of inspection floor is dry.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over deli meat and cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner in spray bottle stored on prep table with meat slicer at time of inspection. Operator moved chemical to chemical storage area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by hand cart at time of inspection. Operator moved cart during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on cooks line at time of inspection.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed reach in freezer handle on left door repaired with silver duct tape at time of inspection.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over deli turkey in reach in cooler during inspection. Operator moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener soiled with food debris - Cutting boards stained on lift top reach in coolers
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled with food debris/grime during inspection
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed door handle on reach in cooler repaired with duct tape during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease/food debris under reach in cooler near prep table with slicer on it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near to sandwich presses soiled with old food debris.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave soiled with food debris -can opener soiled with food debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart in front of hand wash sink during inspection. Operator moved cart to different location
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless scrubber pad in hand wash sink. Operator removed pad.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with pink liquid under counter. Operator labeled with sharpie during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed what appears to be build up of oil/grease on floor behind fryers
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster shared with others in strip mall area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo containers stored on cooks line. Operator correctly placed during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed turkey and ham thawing in sink. Operator moved to cooler to thaw during inspection.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee observed changing gloves without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs kept over rte foods. Spoke to operator and they relocated eggs to bottom shelf.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Emailed operator educational packet. They printed out and had employees sign
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink filled with various items. Spoke to operator and they removed items
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator supplied soap at sink during inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator consumer advisory sign. Operator printed out and posted
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee cup on prep table near office.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey thawing out in triple sink. Spoke to operator and they placed in reach in cooler
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.