LEE'S GROCERY
2210 N CENTRAL AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-374-0179
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022028335 | Mar 2, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened canned drink on reach in freezer
Food stored on floor. Bucket of wings walk in cooler
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board by reach in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the prep table and behind ware washing area
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area by hand washing sink
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside oven
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
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage operator removed it
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handles on reach in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under bar, in kitchen, and dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under bar and equipment in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sides of equipment
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot knob broke.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.