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2502 W COLUMBUS DR, Tampa FL 33607 · 813.254.9557
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 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. Observed cooked eggs (67F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table on cookline Employee discarded product
★ 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--2015048487 | Oct 27, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over a bucket of sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings, cooked pork and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled water stored on shelf over reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator removed drink.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken wings, cooked chicken and various food in walk-in cooler.
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A small container of raw chicken skewers stored over cooked food and sauce in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple large pans stored in handwash sink in prep room at back kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep room at back kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor under stove range at cook line. A container of cut leafy greens stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood ventilation system soiled with accumulation of grease and dripping on walls at cook line.
Sep 18, 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
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over bean sprouts in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of chicken wings 53 F stored in reach-in cooler. It was left on counter top about 30 minutes during rush lunch hour and moved back to reach-in cooler not long ago. Re temp: 50 F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at back kitchen blocked by mop bucket, large trash can and pots. Operator cleared items from handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked noodle and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple food bins.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on cutting board at reach-in cooler. Operator removed cellphone but not sanitized the area.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in lift top reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle filled with yellow liquid stored on shelf next to degreaser in prep room.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic togo bowls in bulk rice and sugar at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones stored on shelf over main lift top reach in cooler on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and damaged drawer gaskets on low reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk bagged onions stored on floor at time of inspection.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Observed employee handle money at cash register and then proceed to handle clean equipment on cookline Inspection explained proper hand washing with employee
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork with no date mark in walk-in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table next to soup station
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed creamer stored with sale food in walk-in cooler
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of sauce stored on floor on cookline Observed a bag of carrots and sauce stored on floor in walkin cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer on cookline
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between 2 reachin coolers on cookline
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 2 chest freezers in lobby
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (67F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table on cookline Employee discarded product
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink to fill a container with water Inspector explained proper use of hand sinks
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on screen door to the back of the establishment
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of hot sauce stored on floor under sauce cart on cookline and a bay of onions stored on floor in back kitchen, Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside chest freezer adjacent to front registers
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed exterior of door on the chest freezer is lined with cardboard adjacent to the 3-compartment sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on cookline wok range
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, operator corrected three compartment sink to 100 ppm of chlorine.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 10 can of Bamboo shoots with dent on brim of can.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 45°, corrected action taken, inspector had operator place bean sprouts in walk in cooler to bring temperature to 41° of below.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands with water only.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment stored in employee hand wash sink in prep/three comp sink area. Corrected, operator removed items during inspection.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Toxic spray bottom at front area not labeled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles, cooked shrimp, cooked pork all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks held in walk in cooler not identified nor separated from foods served to the general public. B.container of bulk oil stored on floor in back prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on rolling cart handle.
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.