ITALIAN DREAM CAFE
4300 WEST CYPRESS STE 110, Tampa FL 33607 · 8132524781
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
JUN 24
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025085552 | Oct 30, 2025 | May 4, 2026 | $760 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. The establishment is open and operating, serving food to customers at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bread in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Raw shell eggs moved to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A Clorox spay bottle stored on prep table next to cooked chicken wings in kitchen. Spray bottle removed from prep table.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joseph Williams is the owner and the food manager, no other certified food manager available at time of inspection.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to the store and bought back chlorine 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 pork not date marked in reach-in cooler at back kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three-compartments sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Water leaking from pipe under three-compartments sink.
Oct 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. The establishment only has a bottle of lavender scented chlorine available at time of inspection. Operator sent employee to purchase approved chlorine and returned at time of inspection.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food utensils in three-compartments sink without sanitation at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the sandwich press soiled with accumulation of grease and burned food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joseph Williams.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training expired.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor at front service line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer at dining room.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upright white fridge, large glass doors reach-in cooler and a counter top oven.
Jun 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Joseph willliams
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 countertop fryers, a griddle and 2 press grills used on front service line.
Apr 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A few pieces of raw shell eggs stored over various ready to eat sauces in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs moved to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of butter 67 F, sliced white cheese 61 F stored in reach-in cooler. Operator states that items was stored on prep table for about 30 minutes and just moved into reach-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 500+ppm Quat. Operator discarded sanitizer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Joseph willliams
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of bottled water stored on floor at dining area.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Multiple spatulas and cooking utensils stored in sanitizing bucket. Operator moved to three-compartments sink to clean.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 countertop fryers, a griddle and 2 press grills used on front service line.
Nov 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Micheal Williams
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged above shelves next to back door
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris and grease build up throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin coolers and reachin freezers in back kitchen
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped and worn tin foil used to cover sandwich press machine and sandwich press weights on cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons and forks for self service not inverted at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease build up throughout kitchen.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed small fryer and 2 grill tops stored on prep counter adjacent to front registers
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 sliced ham with no date mark in reachin cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (61F - Hot Holding); meatballs (64F - Hot Holding) on cook line push cart Observed employee place in reachin cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Micheal Williams
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged above shelves next to back door
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris and grease build up throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin coolers and reachin freezers in back kitchen
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped and worn tin foil used to cover sandwich press machine and sandwich press weights on cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons and forks for self service not inverted at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease build up throughout kitchen.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed small fryer and 2 grill tops stored on prep counter adjacent to front registers
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.