FOODA INC
5701 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use coffee filters stored in dry storage outside of protective box at time of inspection n
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over food prep table near office and walk-in-cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooksline line front kitchen area
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Heat test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a heat machine sanitizer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Traci Martin Manager in Charge
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.
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.
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
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.