INDEPENDENT
5016 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-341-4883
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink black mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection. Operator had employee remove ice and clean during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink slime inspde ice machine at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear plastic containers stored on shelf at time of inspection n
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored on wash sink in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled bottle with toxic chemicals stored on shelf with clean plates.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink in front kitchen area hand sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in front kitchen area on rack with other chemicals
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler (glass) near prep front kitchen area. Manager moving potentially hazardous foods to a working reach-in-cooler Chicken salad 48 F Sliced turkey 49 F Sliced roast beef 49 F Sliced cheese 51 F Noodles 50
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back kitchen area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand sinks
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass reach-in-cooler
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
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.