FRIED FLAVOR
10685 BIG BEND RD, Riverview FL 33579 · 813-570-8066
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near register temped 73 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over flour near dry storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing handle first.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dish without sanitizing. Discussed setting up 3 compartment sink and how to properly wash dishes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken wings 56 F, raw fish 70 F on counter. Employee states it's been there for 10 minutes. Employee placed in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 106 F on counter.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep coolers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Containers with no handle in chicken and rice. Portion cups in seasonings.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Glove left in flour.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor. Fries on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 76 F.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over flour near back storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Good filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables throughout kitchen.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner on soda syrup boxes. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles on shelf in dish area not labeled. Operator discarded contents.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups and bowls used as scoops in flour, breading mix, black pepper, granulated garlic. Metal can used in bulk rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On flip top cooler doors at cookline
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By microwave in prep area. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in storage area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave oven had buildup of food debris. Area under soda nozzles at self serve soda fountain soiled with food debris.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cook line: Beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). Manager iced product and is calling for service
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by large bin By three compartment sink. Manager removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed cases of fries slacked by walk in freezer
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed drain line dripping into bucket on the floor
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cut plastic bottle being used as scoop
Mar 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed removal of hand sink on cook line. Secondary Three compartment sink removed and walk in freezer was added. Addition of ice machine in dining area next to soda fountain.
Jan 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed removal of hand sink on cook line. Secondary Three compartment sink removed and walk in freezer was added. Addition of ice machine in dining area next to soda fountain.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries, fish and shrimp stored on floor win walk in freezer
Unprotected ice machine in a customer area. Observed ice machine with no lock in dining room next to self serve soda station
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager promoted in September 2023- Ladaja Wilson
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by bin of rice. Employee moved
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed had wash sink connections to left side of flattop station. Verified location on previous ownership plans
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Employee refilled
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed removal of hand sink on cook line. Secondary Three compartment sink removed and walk in freezer was added. Addition of ice machine in dining area next to soda fountain.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries, fish and shrimp stored on floor win walk in freezer
Unprotected ice machine in a customer area. Observed ice machine with no lock in dining room next to self serve soda station
Water leaking from pipe under hand sink by three compartment sink.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large fork and ladle in sink, at three compartment sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk sugar container
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Chicken in floor walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature, put in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
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.