HIMES BREAKFAST HOUSE
3826 S HIMES AVE, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-835-7363
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee with drink on prepared greens table at time of inspection
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed line cook drinking from open container while cooking on line at time of inspection.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small creamer containers in hand wash sink by dish machine during inspection. Employee emptied during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer. Employee labeled during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on reach in cooler door handles at time of inspectionnn
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank by back door not secured at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled with old food debris around kitchen equipment at time of inspection. Employee started cleaning during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on cooks line at time of inspection. Employee labeled during inspection.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cookline reach in is stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine bin is soiled with a mold like substance at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed gaskets on cooks line reach in cooler are soiled at time of inspection. -Observed walk in cooler shelves are soiled with food debris at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Operator closed during inspection.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dish room soiled at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator moved milk to shelves during inspection.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed on can opener in prep room. Operator had employee change out blade during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drink over dish machine area. Operator moved during inspection
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk sugar container. Operator removed scoop and sent to dish room to be washed during inspection
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed burnt food residue at bottom of turbo oven back in prep room at time of inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection. Operator moved mop to dry
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen on cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles in server station not labeled. Operator wrote labels during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers on shelves in dish room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around equipment. Dish machine area soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers on shelves in dishroom
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of food debris/soil residues. Reach in freezer in prep room
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By water heater
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn, cutting board with cut marks, walk in cooler shelving rusting
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Glove dropped on floor, cook picked up glove and discarded. Did not wash hands before putting on glove to work with food. Discussed with manager.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed server drop off soiled plates then wash hands without soap and then carry plates food to customers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over espresso in walk in cooler. Discussed proper food storage arrangement
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By water heater
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection no test strips for quaternary or chlorine.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth, program name
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in prep room unsealed drywall
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in prep room during inspection. Operator had roaches removed and cleaned area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink kept over cooks line. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler over food. Removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones over prep table in prep room, cooks line, dish room over drain board
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn, cutting board with cut marks, walk in cooler shelving rusting
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in prep room under tables
Hole in or other damage to wall. Tile on back wall in prep room damaged.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in back prep room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs in bathrooms that employees use. Operator made signs and placed them.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of line equipment
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted. Operator covered filters.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0-150 ppm during inspection. Operator refilled sanitizer bucket. Tested at 200ppm
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.