FOODYS RESTAURANT
7512 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-884-3495
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015024763 | May 27, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Watermelon store inside a black shopping bag in a reach in cooler adjacent to soda fountain station. Employee relocated watermelon to an approved food contact container at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bread and cooked potatoes inside walk-in cooler. Manager relocated raw shell eggs to an approved location at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packet 76°F at 9:34 AM left out on front counter at 9 AM - cooled to 35°F at 9:57 AM
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
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Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict are not identified on menu as undercooked. Manager labeled all eggs Benedict on menu with a consumer advisory at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table located over a container of coffee beans. Personal beverage store on front line shelf next to spices. Employee removed personal beverage from front line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in walk-in cooler and at server station reach in cooler. Employee relocated all personal foods to be segregated at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. One box of coffee stored on floor next to ice machine. One box of potatoes and two boxes of pita bread are stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. One case of shortening stored on floor on front line cook. Manager relocated most food off the floor at time of inspection.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing new gloves without first washing hand at Frontline Cook. Discuss with employee and manager to always wash hands when changing gloves. Employee remove gloves, washed hands and wore new gloves at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs, stored on top of ready to eat ham in Frontline Ridge and cooler. Employee relocated all raw egg products to the bottom of reach and cooler.
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. A cleanup plan has been provided to the operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line soiled. Interior of 2 soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in back kitchen, used for storing cutting board and wet towels, located next to soda machine. Employee removed all items at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad not dated inside walking cooler. Operator added a date at time of inspection.
6 containers of Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Located in mop sink closet.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on February 1, 2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on front line with cut marks.
Food stored on floor. Box of coffee beans, stored on floor next to ice machine in back kitchen area. Open container of oil stored on floor next to walk-in cooler. Multiple boxes of mashed potatoes, pita bread, gyro meat, raw chicken breast stored on floor inside walking freezer. Multiple boxes of Idaho potatoes, sweet potatoes, 1 container of peppers, Greek peppers, olives, and sour cream stored on floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator weekend, relocate in some items off the floor at time of inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located on front line cook.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar area. A sign has been provided to the operator. Operator posted hand wash sign at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles and water in a spray bottle not labeled on Frontline cook.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Ibuprofen stored on shelf next to and over clean dish ware in server station, adjacent to ice machine.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken lemon soup 47F in Walk in cooler cooling overnight.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pieces of Cuban bread stored inside a shopping bag at service station Reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced ham and cooked bacon in front line Reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 packs of raw swordfish thawed in reduced oxygen packaging, located in front line Reach in cooler. 1 bulging can of tomato ketchup in back dry storage rack.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken lemon soup 47F in Walk in cooler cooling overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken lemon soup 47F in Walk in cooler cooling overnight.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken lemon soup 47F in Walk in cooler cooling overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine lid soiled with rust stains. Cutting boards on front line cook soiled. Inside of 2 soda guns soiled in bar station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to Dish machine. Located at bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 packs of raw swordfish thawed in reduced oxygen packaging, located in front line Reach in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles, preserved peppers, potatoes and olives stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Jug of oil stored on floor in front line cook. Boxes of bacon and Cuban bread stored on floor in Walk in freezer. 2 cases of bottled water stored on floor in bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine lid soiled with limescale and rust stains. Employee began cleaning ice machine lid during time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at coffee service station adjacent to front doors. Located at bar area.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from home, then handled clean plates and utensils, served customers coffees without washing hands first.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef burgers stored over pizza sausages in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of chicken lemon rice soup (52F - Cold Holding) stored in steam well. Employee forgot to turne on steam well to reheat soup around 30 minutes ago, and turned on at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at wait station. Straw and ice cubes in handwash sink at dish machine area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potato and potato salad in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under dish machine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee dinking coffee with no lid at pizza prep area in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating breakfast on pizza prep cooler in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is not prime sanitizer at final rinse cycle, no ware washing at time of inspection, operator contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of raw beef and various raw meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bins have no labels and no lids at food prep area.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced roast beef in reach-in cooler at cook line. Raw steak stored over butter in walk-in cooler. Employee removed raw steak.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: milk 48 F, potato salad 48 F. Reach-in cooler at wait station: potato salad 47 F. Per employee, food was left on prep table for about 30 minutes and moved in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler just a few minutes ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat sliced soiled with old food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observe employee drinking at wait station with lid on cup. Personal food stored on table next to the clean drinking glasses.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gaskets torn on cook line.
Food stored on floor. A case of raw bacon, turkey breast and other food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with dust and old food debris. Reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled with mold like substance on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of ground beef thawing on prep table at kitchen. Employee moved to walk-in cooler.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steak and raw salmon in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of hollandaise 131 F store in steam table on cook line. Employee reheated to 169 F at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked vegetables and cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On prep sink at prep area.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water in handwash sink at wait station for approximately 2 minutes, temped 74 F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Print at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. A few cases of fried chicken tender and bread stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad, lasagna and various items in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle disrepair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. 2 containers of olive on floor in walk-in cooler. Multiple cases of food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Opened packaged cured ham stored with packaged raw pork in the same container. Operator segregated ham.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sausage gravy 119 F stored in steam table on cook line. Operator reheated on stove, re temped 173 F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by side backdoor.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes and coffee in handwash sink at wait station. Discussed with operator about handwash sink is for handwash only.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad, lasagna and various items in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on cutting board while cutting onion. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle disrepair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. 2 containers of olive on floor in walk-in cooler. Multiple cases of food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at wait station.
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