GHAWAR TAMPA LLC
11401 N 56TH STE 22, Tampa FL 33617 · 7082474160
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies by the prep sink near the three compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023004142 | Jan 11, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2015022471 | May 12, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three small flying insects in the mop sink area.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed storage containers being used to store food in the walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top units.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored on the flip top unit. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in both restrooms. No soap or paper towels provided at handwashing sink on the cook line. Manager provided paper and soap.
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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/. Establishment is has recently been purchased and some remodeling has been done to the kitchen.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Establishment has gratuity labeled as "tip" on receipts but nothing on the menu. Discussed proper labeling of gratuity on both the menu and receipt.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front service area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee water bottle and notebook on the prep table. Manager removed.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Observed a ceiling tile that is bulging down.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor/Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Observed missing floor tiles in the kitchen on the cook line. Observed dust soiled ceiling vents above the cook line/prep area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop used for the dry beans touching the product. Manager corrected storage.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the flip top unit on the cook line.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies by the prep sink near the three compartment sink.
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. Provided manager with a copy of clean up procedures. Manager posted it on the wall.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in the dining area. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the kitchen on the cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle observed in either of the unisex restrooms.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the expired license being displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of beef being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed box 6 inches off the floor.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing one of its lids.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop used to scoop masa touching the product. Manager corrected storage to where the handle is no longer touching the product.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave being soiled with food debris. Manager had an employee clean the microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave exterior being soiled with food debris. Observed grease build up on the edge of the hood system. Manager cleaned the edge of hood system. Manager had employee clean the microwave.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new hire started 2 weeks ago and did not sign off on health policy. Emailed to manager
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer exceeds 400 PPM.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed sanitizer test kit damaged. Unable to read PPM properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser not functioning. Employee placed paper towels next to hand sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Operator moved cell phone.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water accumulation on floor inside bathroom and on hallway floor outside of first bathroom. Operator set up a yellow warning sign for wet floor in hallway. Operator mopped up water during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles next to cook line and storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed a small amount of ice buildup.
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.