NANA MIDDLE EASTERN STREET FOOD
802 N FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-402-2011
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 38 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in the back kitchen by ice machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024018210 | Jan 11, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storage rack in front of handwashing sink back kitchen stored buckets inside sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Tony F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink In the back kitchen back kitchen.
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Hummus baklava rice pudding front service.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes unwashed over ready to eat cut greens in bag walk in cooler.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tony friel
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus tazki sauce cut onion.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over ice machine
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Haifa cucumbers in brine 1 can garbanzo beans Sysco 1 can
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in the back kitchen by ice machine
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw beef over unwashed vegetables walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket stored in sink on front line Back hand washing sink has equipment and a speed rack of dishes stored inside sink. Employee removed to correct storage
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tony friel
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Tony friel lacking food manager observed 4 employees
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus tazki sauce cut onion.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over ice machine
Apr 11, 2025□ 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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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.
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach not for food contact surfaces. Management went to the store to buy correct sanitizer
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in the dining room 2 live by back storage area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 43 f Cold holding: cook rice 47 f cheese 46 f raw chicken 46 f. Owner states the truck delivery was here for over 45 minutes. Discussed with management to put ice on the food products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line cook chicken 132 f moved to 136 f
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the back kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored red bucket employee removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees observed. Tony friel
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 79 f on sink on cooks line
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies n back kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken hot holding at 100F. Management reheated chicken to 176F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back kitchen area has a speed cart in front of it. Management removed speed cart.
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.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin underneath food preparation table in back kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored overtop food preparation table in back kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda syrup stored on floor underneath front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice. Management removed ice scoop.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink has no pipe connected to the bottom of sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Management removed and properly stored mop.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. With spices. Operator moved them.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license during inspection, and I was able to see by pulling details again that it is now up to date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Jan 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.sent form via email to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen and walk in cooler
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler operatoe moved them
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. Sent to operator via email.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.sent form via email to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen and walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. solid towels in kitchen on clean tables
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.