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LIFE CAFÉ AND POOL DECK BAR

900 S HARBOUR ISLAND BLVD, Tampa FL 33602

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats122
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3919305
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 26
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2026Warning 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. Tested at 0 ppm bar area discussed with manager to use the three comp sink in the back to wash dishes
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish washing machine tested at 136F restaurant is already using the three comp sink for sanitation
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three comp sink above 150-400ppm retested to 400ppm
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries above ready to eat Marianna and sour cream reach in cooler by can opener
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 3, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator not able to be licensed during the licensing inspection because the pool area does not reflect the plans provided. Equipment is missing from the locations specified in the plans previously submitted
High priority/50-08-7
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator not able to be licensed during the licensing inspection because the pool area does not reflect the plans provided. All equipment is missing from the locations specified in the plans previously submitted.
Intermediate/51-14-7

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.