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FRYER HOUSE

6617 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 7876055399

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3919302
Grade history
APR 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches near stand mixer. 8 live roaches near grease trap.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment had a food manager certification for the old owner but no one currently has it. Changed ownership 6/12/2026. Manager/Owner Suleiman I. Due 10/3/2026
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Only hand wash sink in kitchen no paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board in prep area grooved.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Still remains Time Extended/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpsters located on gravel.
Basic/33-23-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
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Missing drain plug at dumpster. Both dumpsters missing drain plug.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of 3 compartment sink soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Still soiled Time Extended/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Aug 4, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two fly in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · 2 live flies in seating area of the establishment 2 live flies in kitchen area of the establishment Time Extended
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches near stand mixer. 8 live roaches near grease trap.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · 4 live roaches near fittings of grease trap 1 live roach on table under blender Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment had a food manager certification for the old owner but no one currently has it. Changed ownership 6/12/2026. Manager/Owner Suleiman I. Due 10/3/2026
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Only hand wash sink in kitchen no paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not able to run hand wash sink to test temperature.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Hot water knob not working Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board in prep area grooved.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Still remains Time Extended
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpsters located on gravel.
Basic/33-23-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Both dumpsters missing drain plug.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of 3 compartment sink soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Still soiled Time Extended
Aug 3, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

7 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two fly in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches near stand mixer. 8 live roaches near grease trap.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings near a/c unit in closet.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch phone and then touch chicken without changing gloves and without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing procedures.
High priority/12A-09-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 59F and butter 57F. Both in prep cooler in front of 3 compartment sink. Held over night.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 59F and butter 57F. Both in prep cooler in front of 3 compartment sink. Held over night. Cut lettuce 59 in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Manager placed in working reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment had a food manager certification for the old owner but no one currently has it. Changed ownership 6/12/2026. Manager/Owner Suleiman I. Due 10/3/2026
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No handwash sink for employees. The only hand wash sink in kitchen is not connected to plumbing. If you turn on sink water will spill onto floor. The only working hand wash sink in establishment is located in the rest room.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Only hand wash sink in kitchen no paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Only hand wash sink in kitchen no soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not able to run hand wash sink to test temperature.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in spice containers.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board in prep area grooved.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Removed at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Removed at time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpsters located on gravel.
Basic/33-23-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by mixer.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Both dumpsters missing drain plug.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Only hand wash sink in kitchen is not attached to drain plumbing and is unusable.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of 3 compartment sink soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over bagged tomatoes in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-04-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed paper towels and kitchen utensils in hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in reach in coolers not labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not displayed in restaurant at time of inspection.
Basic/50-09-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall behind hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/36-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in triple sink in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/06-01-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from bottom of hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen is stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed nothing labeled in reach in coolers at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in freezer and cooler are soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in prep sink without running water on it. Employee turned on water during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in prep area at time of inspection. Operator replaced soap at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed prepped vegetables stored in togo style bags with print on them in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
High priority/14-31-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner stored next to sauce squeeze bottles in kitchen at time of record. Operator moved spray bottle during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved utensils during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser empty at hand wash sink at time of inspection. Operator placed paper napkins next to sink during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottle stored next to sauce squeeze bottles at time of inspection. Operator moved drink during inspection
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor by back door at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly and 1 live bee in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored on top of corn in husk in reach-in-cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen strainer stored in Hand sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was turned off at hand sink
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils or equipment stored in mop sink
Basic/24-06-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil, bottles of water and box of condiments on floor in kitchen area
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 1 live fly and 1 live bee in kitchen. Air curtain turned on
Basic/35B-05-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Glass containers on cooksline
Basic/02D-01-5
Jun 26, 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.