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INDEPENDENT

5016 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-341-4883

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats146
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3916813
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear plastic containers stored on shelf at time of inspection n
Basic/24-08-4
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled bottle with toxic chemicals stored on shelf with clean plates.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink in front kitchen area hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in front kitchen area on rack with other chemicals
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back kitchen area
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand sinks
Basic/31B-04-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass reach-in-cooler
Basic/14-33-4
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
/45-04-4/Repeat Violation

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.