MADELYN'S BAKERY
904 W WATERS AVE UNIT C D E, Tampa FL 33604
Last inspected Jan 10, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
MAY 24
JAN 25
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,020
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024023427 | Feb 5, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $300 |
| 3--2022020942 | Mar 10, 2022 | Feb 7, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2022034906 | May 16, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef empanadas 95 F and cheese empanadas 96 F. Inspector sugggested using time as a public health control form
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Confirmed with Plan Review no plans for remodel have been recently submitted
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed dessert package food In lobby glass reach-in-cooler not labeled as specified by law.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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Ceiling tile missing. Back kitchen area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of small ice machine
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
May 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 44 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority9 Intermediate29 Basic
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Observed Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed powder pesticide on outer floors near prep table in front kitchen area
Presence of dead insects near mop sink. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sauces at front counter. Tomatillo 63 F. Prepared from commercial can and poured in bottle. Operator placed potentially hazardous foods on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked empanadas in hot box front kitchen area. Chicken and cheese empanadas 98 Cheese empanadas 101. Emailing Owner/Manager a time as a public health control form
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning products on rack with clean dishes near hand sink in back kitchen area
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area hand sink and restroom out front
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Confirmed with Plan Review no plans for remodel have been recently submitted
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed corn pudding, cakes, flan and cheesecake in customer area for grab and go not labeled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in reach-in-cooler
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed copies of employee training without a birthdates posted on walls.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand sink in back kitchen prep area not enough pressure to wash hands properly
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in back kitchen area
Bathroom wall not in good condition. Hole in wall near toilet
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine
Ceiling tile missing. Back kitchen area near stoves
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 11 dead roaches underneath hand sink in front kitchen area 1 dead roach underneath prep table in front kitchen area Operating cleaned and sanitized arras
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket stored on top of boxes of single serving items
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed operator wash utensils without using sanitizer
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Near mop sink
Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Front kitchen area and dry storage room
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle stored inside food in reach-in-cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front kitchen area at 79 F
Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Extra room not used for restaurant with no door to separate from kitchen
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Large dumpster outside
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in-cooler in front dining area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area
No hot running water at mop sink.
Observed floors in food preparation and dry storage areas chipped. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back kitchen area
Observed food stored inside mop sink drying out. Large pot of wheat in water.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Juice machine in front kitchen area
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed round cardboards for cakes with old food debris
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serving to go items stored on floor in dry storage and observed to go containers not inverted near stove and ceiling tile missing overhead
Stored food not covered. Reach-in-freezers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen bacon thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in reach-in-cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed frying food with hood system not operating
Feb 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Last approved plans 1/20/2021. Front kitchen area changed adding juice bar and more display counters, back kitchen area hood added and prep room with ovens moved.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink in back kitchen area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In new prep area. Plan Review required
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damages on ceiling in prep room.
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. Observed employee beverages on top of food mixer and on top of prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items hanging on dry storage food rack and on top of bread in hallway
Food stored on floor. Cans of condensed milk in prep area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of vitamins stored with food coloring in prep area. Toxic chemicals stored on top of ice machine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk sitting at room temperature on front kitchen area 50 F. Placed in reach-in-cooler to cool down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken calzone 115 F in front glass display warmer. Gave Owner/Manager time as a public health control form
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles improperly stored with food mixers in pre area.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back kitchen area hand sink not accessible
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gallon of milk stored in hand sink front kitchen area. Moved to reach-in-cooler. Plastic containers stored in back kitchen area hand sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area and front restroom
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Last approved plans 1/20/2021. Front kitchen area changed adding juice bar and more display counters, back kitchen area hood added and prep room with ovens moved.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink in back kitchen area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In new prep area. Plan Review required
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damages on ceiling in prep room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches inside reach-in-freezer in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on top of food mixer and on top of prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items hanging on dry storage food rack and on top of bread in hallway
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen areas
Food stored on floor. Cans of condensed milk in prep area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front kitchen area at 71 F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reach-in-freezer and reach-in-cooler soiled.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.