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FRESH CORNER

2801 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610 · 813 585 1924

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3900522
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ground beef. Operator moved eggs over chicken.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table shelf over prep table. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored over bottled drinks in large 3 door reach in cooler at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-11-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored not protected at time of inspection.
Basic/25-05-4
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water in front kitchen area at 72 F
High priority/10-05-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator using hand sink in front kitchen area to fill up a cup of water. Discussed with manager and operator proper hand sink use.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Light not functioning. In kitchen area
Basic/36-62-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw pork and raw beef stored on top of cooked beef in reach-in-cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Faucet/handle at hand sink in kitchen not working properly.
Basic/29-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn dogs under heat lamp at 105 F. Gave manager a time as a public health control form to complete
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced deli meats in reach-in-cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bottled water stored on floor. Cooking Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area in kitchen area
Basic/08B-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front kitchen area
Basic/29-49-6

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.