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FRESH START OF TAMPA BAY

2350 CURLEW RD, Palm Harbor FL 34683 · 813-403-3594

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD6252708
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 29 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Vehicle filled water from the operators home.
High priority/27-27-4/Warning
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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment lacks proof of food manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in truck
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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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/Repeat Violation/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface of stovetop has rust pitted to surface.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not affixed on food truck.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · No on site inspection required. Time extended and will be re checked at next routine inspection. Time Extended
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · No on site inspection required. Time extended and will be re checked at next routine inspection. Time Extended
Jun 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Warning
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.