KALE ME CRAZY MIDTOWN TAMPA
1110 GRAMERCY LANE, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-353-1027
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
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. A container of sliced turkey 40-45 F and sliced smoked salmon 38-44 F stored in flip top cooler. Discussed filled line with operator, operator portioned food above fill line and moved into reach-in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. First reach-in cooler on left side while entered kitchen: cooked chicken 51 F, hummus 53 F, sliced turkey 51 F, smoked salmon 51 F. Employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to other reach-in cooler at time of inspection.
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. No manager onsite, 2 of 3 employees unable to provide proof of training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 4 pitchers of almond milk prepared onsite not labeled in walk-in cooler.
Mar 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2024.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine and tested chlorine 0ppm. Quaternary ammonia used as sanitizer, ran dish machine again and tested quat 0ppm. Employee set up three-compartments sink for ware washing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in the middle of the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2024.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket stored on dry food storage shelves. Employee moved to lockers at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee in kitchen.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced turkey 40-45 F and sliced smoked salmon 38-44 F stored in flip top cooler. Discussed filled line with operator, operator portioned food above fill line and moved into reach-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dish machine. Operator refilled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in coolers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 food employees.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine with chlorine sanitizer multiple times, tested 0ppm. No ware washing in dish machine at time of inspection.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Observed employee change sanitizer and test dish machine sanitizer at 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over mozzarella in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above prep table on cook line Corrected-observed employee remove
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf in dish area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers stored on storage shelf in dish pit
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes above 3-compartment sink
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three dented cans of Chicken of the Sea white tuna.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary sanitizer in three comp sink, corrected, 300 ppm of quaternary in three compartment sink.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing when changing gloves.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.