FRANCI'S CAFE
4901 W LINEBAUGH AVE #7, Tampa FL 33624 · 813.960.9480
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on food container located in dry storage area between Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015008220 | Feb 18, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. On stockroom shelf next up corn meal
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored ver Ready to eat pork in reachin cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 120F, reheated 140 F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner store next to corm meal mix
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in hallway
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cookline
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Fry baskets with loose wires
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Doorway in stockroom
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tin foil pans in stockroom
Stored food not covered. Breeding on top of oven. Operator covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plantations and chicken liver sitting at room temp in stockroom
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar Operator labled containers
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottles being stored above the perp line. Manager removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the prep tables and cook lines.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables and cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages being stored on top of equipment. Manager removed drinks.
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork stored inside Reach in chest freezer located adjacent to kitchen entrance and back storage Reach in freezer. Fruit pulp stored in direct contact with shopping bags in front service linen prep Reach in freezer. Raw frozen chicken in garbage bags in back storage Reach in freezer. Deli ham stored in shopping bags in back storage Reach in cooler. Employee began to relocate a some foods into food grade safe containers during time of inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front service line Reach in cooler soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on front service line Reach in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees working at the front service station and on front line cook wearing multiple necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At front service line. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and wore gloves during time of inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork stored inside Reach in chest freezer located adjacent to kitchen entrance and back storage Reach in freezer. Fruit pulp stored in direct contact with shopping bags in front service linen prep Reach in freezer. Raw frozen chicken in garbage bags in back storage Reach in freezer. Deli ham stored in shopping bags in back storage Reach in cooler. Employee began to relocate a some foods into food grade safe containers during time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in Reach in cooler, located in back storage room. Employee relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak 112F at 9:58am cooked at 7:00am reheated to 183F at 10:25am.
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.
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/ Expired for Boris and Daylin.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front service line Reach in cooler soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In restroom. Employee provided soap during time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on front service line Reach in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 2 bottled water on kitchen prep table adjacent to convection oven. Employee relocated an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not identified on small Reach in cooler located on front service linen prep table adjacent to espresso machine. Employee identified personal foods during time of inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees working at the front service station and on front line cook wearing multiple necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of bottled water stored on floor adjacent to office. Employee relocated all water to an approved location during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen hood soiled.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef liver and potato croquettes stored in shopping bags in Reach in freezer. Operator removed all food products from shopping bags and into food grade approved containers.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon stored over sliced provolone in Reach in cooler in dry pantry area. Operator relocated bacon to an approved location. Discussed with operator proper food storage of Ready to eat from raw food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on service line Reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on deli slicer. Employee removed phone during time of inspection. Glasses, wallet, and chewing gum located on shelf above prep table in back kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees wearing multiple earrings, necklaces, bracelets while prepping food. Operator informed and had employees remove jewelry during time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing between restroom and dry pantry room.
Food stored on floor. Cast of bottled water stored on floor adjacent to back office area. Operator relocated water to an approved location during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside small Reach in freezer on service line beneath espresso machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of small Reach in cooler on front line beneath espresso machine soiled inside Reach in freezer and Reach in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles on floor between restrooms and dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and/or walk-in cooler. Ice built-up in small Reach in cooler in back kitchen Adjacent to burner, and in service line beneath espresso machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching produce in salt and sugar bin. Operator removed scoops during time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee did not wash hands upon returning to work from the bathroom. Discussed with operator proper handwashing before work.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by back exit area adjacent to office. 1 live fly in back kitchen area, landed on deli slicer. Operator removed, clean and sanitized area during time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on food container located in dry storage area between Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 90F tempted at 1:05pm cooked at 10:30am reheated to 165F at 1:06pm, white bean 90F tempted at 1:20pm retempted at 165F at 1:35pm, cooked cod 112F tempted at 1:20pm retempted at 165F at 1:40pm, cooked sweet potato 91F tempted at 1:24pm retempted at 165F at 1:45pm
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor located in dry storage area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottles of water on shelf above prep table in back kitchen area. Inside small Reach in cooler beneath espresso machine. Operator removed personal drinks during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on shelf above prep table. Adjacent to microwave. Operator removed item during time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees at front service line not wearing hair restraints. Operator discussed with employees, employees wore hair restraints during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer not set up for use at three compartment sink. Operator set up sanitizer in last compartment of three compartment sink during time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles on floor between restrooms and dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and/or walk-in cooler. Ice built-up in small Reach in cooler in back kitchen Adjacent to burner, and in service line beneath espresso machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching produce in salt and sugar bin. Operator removed scoops during time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of plastic wafer container to store white beans.
Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located beneath three compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt and sugar containers in dry storage area. Operator labeled during time of inspection.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut lettuce in plastic Togo bag employee removed to ziplock bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini reach in cooler on cooks line. reach in fri Cold holding: raw shelled eggs 62 f cheese 45 f ambient temperature 60 f operator moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: beef 123 f 2nd temp 165
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator and posted to wall
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter sink
Aug 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lentil beans 57 f 5 lbs held over night did not cool from 135 to 43 f within 6 hours. Yuca cooked 46 f held overnight did not cool from 135 f to 70 f within 6 hours.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Sanitizer not for food contact surfaces. Employee went to the store to buy food contact surfaces sanitizer. Employee brought back a sanitizer that is not for food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ready to eat foods reach in cooler dry storage area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lentil beans 57 f 5 lbs held over night did not cool from 135 to 43 f within 6 hours. Yuca cooked 46 f held overnight did not cool from 135 f to 70 f within 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled eggs 60 f mini reach in cooler on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter top of stove.Hot holding: cook rice 113 f cook steak 125 f
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.
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. Printed for operator and management to sign management signature and multiple employees signed. Next unannounced inspection
No running water at mop sink. Outside the back of the restaurant
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken back storage reach in cooler by dry storage
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. 1 expired observed multiple employees in compliance
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at 82 f front counter ran over 2 minutes
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken sitting in the sink
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