MITY NICE CAFE
5944 BENJAMIN RD, Tampa FL 33634 · 813-922-9975
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of sliced raw steak (67F - Cold Holding) stored on handwash sink in kitchen. Operator moved to reach-in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019039649 | May 1, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 | $250 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wear new gloves without first washing hands after handling a container of raw shell eggs. Discussed with employee, employee wash hands and then wore new gloves at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs stored over squeeze bottles with sauces inside front line reach in cooler. Employee relocated raw shell eggs to an approved location at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks inside establishment.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. One bag of ground beef and chorizo not identified or segregated inside front service reach in freezer. Operator segregated personal foods at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on cutting board on front line reaching cooler. Employee removed cell phone at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Two jugs of oil stored on floor in dry storage area next to reach in chest freezers. Operator relocated all oil to an approved location at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Three knives stored between front line cook reach in cooler and oven.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal beverage inside reach in cooler at service area, employee removed beverage at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Prepared potatoes inside front service reach in freezer not covered.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in non food grade bags in reach in cooler, employee discard item. discussed with operator the importance of using food grade containers to store food
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat items in the reach in cooler closest to service window, employee moved item to the appropriate location.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint stored next to food and single service containers, operator moved paint to appropriate location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food items placed on sink in the kitchen area, employee moved items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, under service window, manager placed paper towels at handwash sink
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.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -clean lids stored between unwashed produce, operator moved to items.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.spoke with operator about the importance of smooth cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table, employee moved item Observed employee back pack in kitchen by the stoves.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood used under microwave on shelf in kitchen. Discussed with operator the importance of smooth sealed surfaces.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket along doors in reachin cooler adjacent to 3-compartment sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in refrigerator on cook line. Employee discarded.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reachin cooler adjacent to 3-compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar no label.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo stored over cooked chicken in pizza prep cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw steaks in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line, operator provided.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black food debris. On cook line.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water shut off in all handwash sinks at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of sliced raw steak (67F - Cold Holding) stored on handwash sink in kitchen. Operator moved to reach-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of WD-40 stored on food storage shelf over the prep table on cook line. Operator removed from food storage shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container of raw sliced beef and a slow cooker with pot roast stored on handwash sink blocked to utilize handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All handwash sinks has hot water shut off. Operator turn on hot water, temped 100+ F.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee drinks stored in reach-in cooler at front service area.
Sep 25, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and pooled egg stored over sauerkraut and other sauces in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line, operator provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At kitchen.
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.