NORDSTROM BAZILLE
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD, Tampa FL 33607
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
SEP 24
APR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands in handwash sink next to three-compartments sink with water temperature temped at 81F. Discussed with operator about the minimum temperature for hot water is 85F for proper handwash.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026031268 | Apr 7, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. Operator contacted dish machine service company and set up three-compartments sink to manually sanitize food contact surfaces at time of inspection.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with accumulation of grease and burned food debris.
Apr 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. Operator contacted dish machine service company and set up three-compartments sink to manually sanitize food contact surfaces at time of inspection.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with accumulation of grease and burned food debris.
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. Operator contacted dish machine service company and set up three-compartments sink to manually sanitize food contact surfaces at time of inspection.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands in handwash sink next to three-compartments sink with water temperature temped at 81F. Discussed with operator about the minimum temperature for hot water is 85F for proper handwash.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with accumulation of grease and burned food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scoop stored in handwash sink at prep kitchen, ice dumped in handwash sink at wait station by cook line.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water in handwash sink next to three-compartments sink for approximately 2 minutes, temped 81F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2026.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating and drinking while walking through kitchen to dining area at time of inspection.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Over grilled station at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar bin and flour bin. Employee moved handles up.
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of mozzarella 45 F and a container of hard boiled egg 51 F stored in cold well at cook line. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer for rapid cool.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. three-compartments sink tested 500+ppm quaternary ammonia. Operator diluted with water, tested 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. A cutting board stained on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple bottle of cocktails mixers stored in handwash sink at barbecue station. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test trips and quart test strips has been expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on dry good storage shelf. Operator removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oil in dry food storage room. Operator moved to shelf.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above fryers on cook line. Operator states that filters removed for cleaning.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple scoops in flour bins. Operator moved handles up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At prep kitchen.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee trained with unapproved provider: Desmond Smith.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned sliced mushrooms dented. Operator disposed of dented can during inspection.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed strip next to hand wash sink on cooks line. Operator removed pest strip at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator moved case to shelf during inspection.
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon stored on hand sink on cook line Corrected employee removed
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups stored in bulk seasoning Corrected employee removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line and back prep area Employee removed and discarded employee drinks
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1 bag of bread stored on floor on cook line Corrected employee placed on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reachin cooler in back kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed flour scoop stored in bulk flour Employee removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas stored in water temped at 79F on cook line next to grill top Employee discarded and replaced water, temped at 136F
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes in dish area Employee removed old label and placed in dish machine
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of artichoke hearts 1 can of mandarin oranges
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 spoons stored on hand sink on cookline Observe prep employee remove
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink adjacent to dish machine Observed employee replace
Clean linens stored on floor. Observed 3 bags of clean linens stored on floor adjacent to chemical shelf Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Observed employee discard
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along door frame of walk-in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe 4 pairs of tongs stored on pizza oven handles Observed employee remove
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on shelf on bar Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine tested at 0ppm Operator set up 3-compartment, sanitizer was tested at 200ppm Inspector discussed not using dish machine for sanitation until dish machine has been repaired
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic rack stored on hand sink on cookline
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at bar area hand sink Corrected -observed employee replace
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 cooks preparing food with no beard guards
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed orange and lime garnish stored on bar counter under exposed ceilings Corrected -observed employee remove
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along door frame of walk-in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cutting tool stored with lime and orange garnish at bar area Corrected observed employee remove
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee energy drink stored in reachin freezer adjacent to 3-compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled water Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard
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