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JOTORO

615 CHANNELSIDE DR, Tampa FL 33602 · 855-352-8676

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats173
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918643
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in mop sink area operator attempting to remove during inspection.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish washing machine tested at 0 ppm ran 5 times food manager reached out to repair company.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored pan inside hand washing sink employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbed raw shrimp and took of gloves but didn't wash hands and put new gloves observed employee grap tong. Discussed with manager the importance of washing hands
High priority/12A-07-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cook veggies 113F reheated to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Service station white board
Basic/14-09-4
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar area tested at 0 ppm ran 2 times discussed to use three compartment sink.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees
High priority/12A-25-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook pork 121 F on steam well manager added more heat
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Food stored on floor. Alcohol mixtures in the containers on floor kitchen manager moved from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in mop sink area operator attempting to remove during inspection.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Accumulation of calcium-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Beverage mixers on floor in keg walk in cooler, operator moved them to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2024Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Trash by bar trash
High priority/35A-02-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Latter blocking sink at bar, operator moved it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Mop sink cracked
Basic/14-10-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 missing signs at bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of scale-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Scale build up around dispensing port.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drain pan in hand wash sink operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 133, employee forgot to turn on booster. Operator set up sanitation sink until repairs are made.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar, operator replaced
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar, operator replaced
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of scale-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Scale build up around dispensing port.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar, operator replaced
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator via email
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan rack in front of sink, operator moved it
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken

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