MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA (THE)
3217 S MACDILL AVE STE C, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-515-7981
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to the general public at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple bottles of cleaning soap stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed employee's opened drink from reach-in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has handwashing soap stored inside it. Owner removed soap and properly stored it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any items cooked and held longer then 24 hours.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has soap stored inside it next to 3 compartment sink. Owner removed soap and properly stored it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of plastic spoon laying in lintel. Owner removed plastic spoon and discarded it.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed operator body fluid clean up sign.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has soap stored inside it. Owner removed and properly stored soap.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
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.