J. ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT
913 N DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33607 · (813)354-9006
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 10 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. Leafy greens 58f, diced toms 57f,cheese 55f. Operator completed time as a public health control form.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Observed terry cloth towel used on shredded lettuce. Employee removed towel and used food grade paper.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection 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. Observed stained white cutting board stored on shelves at time of inspection. Employee disposed of cutting board during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with neon green liquid in it. Dishwasher labeled during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic ramekin in bulk rib rub seasoning. Operator removed ramekin during inspection n
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water stored on shelf next to clean plates. Operator moved drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed steamer soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection
Jan 28, 2025Inspection 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. Some cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance forming inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored in bulk panko breadcrumbs at time of inspection. Operator removed and discarded bowl during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Observed employee phone on towel on cutting board on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator had employee remove during inspection. - Observed phone stored on exposed window counter where food is sold from kitchen to server staff. Operator removed phone during inspection
Food stored on floor. - Case of food on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection. Operator put case on shelf during inspection. - Shortening tubs stored on floor in dry storage at time of inspection. Operator moved tubs during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels and day stickers on multiple food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 - Observed food debris on can opener at time of inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed bar hand wash sink missing sign at time of inspection. Employee hung new sign.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers stored on shelves during inspection
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water line for soda machine dripping water on floor in dry storage at time of inspection. Operator mopped and sanitized and called Coke service to repair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in line reach in cooler at time of inspection
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance observed around soda nozzles on soda dispenser during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine bin
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes on clean shelves
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes on floor in freezer. Operator moved boxes to shelves.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean food container. Operator moved to dish room to clean
Open compactor door.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator moved to drink shelf
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Leafy greens 58f, diced toms 57f,cheese 55f. Operator completed time as a public health control form.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook drain product in hand wash sink near grill. Spoke to operator and cook
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Tongs kept in dipper well without running water. Spoke to operator
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