NORMA'S ITCHEN THE FLAVR STATION #2
7611 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-507-3691
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
APR 24
APR 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 live ants on rice warmer in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 live ants on rice warmer in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over milk in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chorizo 50 F, fresco cheese 49 F, mozzarella cheese 47 F, hot dogs 48 F, Per operator items were bought and used 1 hours prior. Time temped 12 pm. Operator put in reach in cooler at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket in Handwash sink in.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4914 E BROADWAY AVE, ., Tampa — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees Herbalife tea on prep table next to microwave.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cooked meat with bare hand and out in Togo box. Employee put hands in mouth with gloves on.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag holding masa for tortillas.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked chicken 47 F, Per operator cooked chicken was put in rice at 5 pm the prior day. Time temped 11:10 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked chicken 47 F, Per operator cooked chicken was put in rice at 5 pm the prior day. Time temped 11:10 am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has Clorox bleach only for laundry. Operator bought chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Chlorine 150 ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near window.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee dropped wiping cloth on floor then wiped prep table.
Apr 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
Recorded at 4914 E BROADWAY AVE, ., Tampa — this licence has since moved.
6 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees Herbalife tea on prep table next to microwave.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cooked meat with bare hand and out in Togo box. Employee put hands in mouth with gloves on.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag holding masa for tortillas.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked chicken 47 F, Per operator cooked chicken was put in rice at 5 pm the prior day. Time temped 11:10 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked chicken 47 F, Per operator cooked chicken was put in rice at 5 pm the prior day. Time temped 11:10 am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has Clorox bleach only for laundry. Operator bought chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Chlorine 150 ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near window.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee dropped wiping cloth on floor then wiped prep table.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4914 E BROADWAY AVE, ., Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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