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LEE'S GROCERY

2210 N CENTRAL AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-374-0179

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917280
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022028335Mar 2, 2022Jun 28, 2022$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Employee opened canned drink on reach in freezer
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Bucket of wings walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 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. Observed for 1 employee. Missing for 4 employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board by reach in freezer.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the prep table and behind ware washing area
Basic/36-73-4
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 50 ppm rested to 100 ppm
High priority/22-43-4/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. Printed for manager employees singed during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area by hand washing sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside oven
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage operator removed it
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handles on reach in cooler
Basic/14-10-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under bar, in kitchen, and dry storage area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches
Basic/35A-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under bar and equipment in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Room temperature, chicken wings 90F had employees move to Walk in cooler to complete cooling process less than 30 min
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sides of equipment
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot knob broke.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4

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.