HARBORVIEW CAFE
3031 N ROCKY POINT DR W STE 125, Tampa FL 33607 · 8132888908
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cut melon in walk-in cooler with no date mark
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026015339 | Feb 19, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above steam table at front service area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tapes used to repair exterior of the food containers in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee and food stored on shelf over food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed food and drink at time of inspection.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and sweater stored on soda syrup boxes. Operator removed items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of stuffed seafood stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Feb 23, 2026□ 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 not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At front service area.
Feb 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken skewers stored over bottled waters and other bottled beverages in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranging items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler: sliced provolone 52 F, sliced Swiss cheese 50 F, sliced ham 50 F, sliced salami 48 F, cooked chicken 46 F. Operator placed items on ice at time of inspection. 2nd temps: sliced ham 48 F, sliced salami 47 F, sliced provolone 48 F, sliced Swiss cheese 48 F.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At front service area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 opened bottles of water and a cup with no lid stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse and sweaters stored on soda syrup boxes. Operator moved personal items to proper storage area.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold Holding: sliced ham 45 F, cooked pasta 46 F, cut watermelon 45 F, sliced Swiss cheese 46 F. Operator opens walk-in freezer door to help cooling in walk-in cooler. Re temped: Cold Holding: sliced ham 43 F, cooked pasta 43 F, cut watermelon 41 F, sliced Swiss cheese 43 F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slimy black mold like substance building up in Ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front food service area.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop sink is blocked with cleaning equipment and multiple large items.
Apr 7, 2025□ 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 not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above salad bar area
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elton shkokota 12/8/2019
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above salad bar area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees glasses stored on shelf above prep table on cookline. Employee removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside Thomas freezer next to 2-compartment sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table on cookline Employee removed
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cut melon in walk-in cooler with no date mark
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cook line Observed employee place items on ice
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black portion cup stored in bulk sugar under prep table on cook line Corrected -observed employee discard
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on service line Corrected -observed employee discard
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse stored on soda bib containers stored adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of meatballs on floor in walkin freezer Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside white Thomson reachin freezer next to 2-compartment sink
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee remove
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash dishes and not properly sanitize Inspector explained proper sanitization of dishes Observed employee sanitize dishes
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken Observed cracked plastic containers stored under prep sink adjacent to 2-compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside small white Thomson reach in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar not label on prep table adjacent to 2-compartment sink **Repeat Violation Observed employee label Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 100 ppm of chlorine, corrected, 100 ppm of chlorine.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing between glove changes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink, corrected, operator replaced paper towels during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bulk containers not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, operator removed drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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.