GREAT AMERICAN COOKIE PRETZELMAKER
2223 N WEST SHORE BLVD STE 230A, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-870-1166
Last inspected Jul 31, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of hotdog (50F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler. Employee states that it was left on prep table while preparing mini hotdogs. Discussed with operator how much is too much when preparing time/temperature control for safety food.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with water temped 82 F in handwash sink at front service area. Discussed with operator about handwash with water 85F or higher. Operator educated employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of hotdog (50F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler. Employee states that it was left on prep table while preparing mini hotdogs. Discussed with operator how much is too much when preparing time/temperature control for safety food.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edelweiss Tiamzon.
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. 2 employees have no proof of training.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer tested 200ppm.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Observed employee discard,refill, and test sanitizer at 200ppm
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store don shelf above flour in back kitchen Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on top of several cases of water in dry storage area Corrected -observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 4 containers of icing stored in floor in dry storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside Central Restaurant Products reachin freezer in back kitchen next to soda bib station
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hot dogs thawing at room temperature at 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee place in walking cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with water not labeled Corrected observed employee label
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling missing in dry storage area.
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary in, three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of quaternary corrected to 300 ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottles by mop sink not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 containers not secured in back area.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling missing in dry storage area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded in dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.