MEALS ON WHEELS OF TAMPA, INC.
5320 N BOULEVARD AVENUE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-238-8410
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 16 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flies in kitchen areas. 1 over food prep area slicers 2 in food prep area near operating assembly food line 2 in dish machine area 1 in dry storage area upstairs for single serving items
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Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled inside establishment.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at dry storage shelf adjacent to three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven: Located at back kitchen convection oven, adjacent to mop sink. Microwave: located adjacent to mop sink.
Jun 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of apple sauce. 1 dented can of refried beans. 1 dented can of slice black olives. 1 dented can of beef stew.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No testing for Quaternary ammonia.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled inside establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored on shelf over plastic wrapped fruits, located near employee restrooms. Employee removed personal phone at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at dry storage shelf adjacent to three compartment sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching sugar inside sugar bin. Employee readjusted for handle to not tough sugar at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven: Located at back kitchen convection oven, adjacent to mop sink. Microwave: located adjacent to mop sink.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Located inside double door reach in cooler adjacent to steam jacket kettles. Manager removed drink at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia tested at 0PPM, employee readjusted Quaternary ammonia to 150PPM at time of inspection.
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards near on cooks line near back of kitchen.
Mar 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up trash off the floor and began to touch container of mushroom soup. Discussed proper hand washing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards near on cooks line near back of kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee container of soup over food for restaurant, manager removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Box of apple sauce on floor. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quaternary, manager remade tested 200ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of brown sugar not labeled in dry storage. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Sliced ripe black olives, 1 can of jellied cranberry sauce, 1 can of rice pudding. Operator voluntarily discarded, discussed proper segregation of dented or rusted cans for returns.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker present but in wrong location. Operator removed splitter and hose.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris in walk in freezer through back double doors.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over pallet of boxed sliced peaches in back, observed bug zapper over wrapped bottled water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go self service items stored on floor in dry storage area upstairs.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from dish machine.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk Togo containers on floor in dry storage upstairs.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on to floor from dish machine.
Jun 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large cutting boards in kitchen near walk in coolers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked gravy in walk in cooler operator dated at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe Staff
Condensation dripping from AC vent on to floor in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf over prep table. Employee phone on shelf over prep table. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers on dish drying rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezers.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair Gaskets of walk in freezer torn.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of Reach in cooler near kitchen door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk Togo containers on floor in dry storage upstairs.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on to floor from dish machine.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 3 lbs of Sliced ripe black olives Gordon Choice 1 6 lbs of Fancy tomato sauce Gordon Choice 1 7 lbs of Cranberry sauce Gordon Choice 1 4 lbs of Imported sliced mushroom stems Kitchen Essentials
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach-in-cooler shelves soiled near kitchen front door and large ice machine soiled with mold-like substance or slime.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink and hand sinks. All no higher than 71 F running over 5 mins. Hot water was turned off. Three-compartment sink and hand sinks all over 100 F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling over prep tables and food steamers near walk-in-coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf in prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers in dishwasher area wet nesting
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. Observed on cooksline
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container in dryer storage area not identified
Nov 25, 2024□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area.
Nov 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches: Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area. 3 dead roaches in dish machine room on floor 1 dead roach in floor drain near dairy walk-in-cooler 3 dead roaches on floor underneath cooking equipment
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooksline
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 6 lb cans of Gordon Choice Crushed Pineapples 1 6 lb can of Silver Floss Sweet Red and Savory Cabbage
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Device not working properly
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches: Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area. 3 dead roaches in dish machine room on floor 1 dead roach in floor drain near dairy walk-in-cooler 3 dead roaches on floor underneath cooking equipment
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on racks with food can goods.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal cooking pans in dishwasher room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooksline
Ice buildup in walk-in Vegetable freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on large plastic food container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 13, 2024□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Jun 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flies in kitchen areas. 1 over food prep area slicers 2 in food prep area near operating assembly food line 2 in dish machine area 1 in dry storage area upstairs for single serving items
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Stored underneath slicer.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelves in front and side kitchen area
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open food wrapper on prep table in side kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cells phone stored in prep area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed roach leg on floor upstairs in storage room for single serving items. Operator removed and sanitized area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Observed in large ice machine. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of prep table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container in dry storage room
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in-cooler gaskets soiled near kitchen door entrance from lobby.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocked hand sink in prep area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink on top shelf in prep area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator in kitchen not wearing a beard guard around food prep
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal food containers in dishwasher room. Operator placing containers on drain board to air dry
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer
Light not functioning. Walk-in-cooler near dish machine area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Sani bucket underneath prep table at 0 ppm. 100 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener base rusted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine accumulation of black/green mold-like substance (not consumer used)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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