MUDDY ROOT KAVA CAFE
8229 PARKEDGE DR, Tampa FL 33637 · 813-284-7491
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
3 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
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 written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event provided. Provided manager with a copy of procedures. Manager posted it on the wall.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with sanitizer stored on the prep tables in. Employee removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager wasn't available at the time of inspection and employee couldn't find the certificate.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a Publix bag with employee personal food stored above items being sold to the public in the reach in cooler. Manager corrected storage and placed it at the bottom of the reach in cooler away from the items being sold.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster lid open.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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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 written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event provided. Provided manager with a copy of procedures. Manager posted it on the wall.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available at the time of the inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager was only able to provide proof of training for 1 out of their 5 employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks in the coffee bar area. Manager removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a Publix bag with employee personal food stored above items being sold to the public in the reach in cooler. Manager corrected storage and placed it at the bottom of the reach in cooler away from the items being sold.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster lid open.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with a copy of a choking poster. Manager posted it on the wall.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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