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FOODA INC

5701 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610

Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3919097
Grade history
SEP 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use coffee filters stored in dry storage outside of protective box at time of inspection n
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over food prep table near office and walk-in-cooler
Basic/35B-02-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice inside hand sink near sandwich prep area in front kitchen area
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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 4 employees working and no Certified Food Manager on duty. Meraris Morffi Person In Charge
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooksline line front kitchen area
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Heat test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a heat machine sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Traci Martin Manager in Charge
Intermediate/53A-01-7/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.
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Containers of coleslaw in front kitchen reach-in-cooler
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.