NORMA'S KITCHEN THE FLAVOR STATION
1798 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-507-3691
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medicine and fiber powder stored on shelf over reach in chest freezer. Operator removed all medicine to an approved location at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw chorizo stored over fruit juice inside a large plastic container in reach in cooler. Operator began relocating all raw items to an approved location at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment are soiled.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed installed in the back of food truck that is not movable. 1 reaching cooler with food and drinks for employees only, 2 boxes of single service cups, 1 box of soup containers, and 3 cases of single service, takeout container containers are stored inside the shed. Discussed with operator that the storage unit is not movable. They will need to obtain a separate mobile unit to use as storage. Operator removed all customer related items inside shed. Shed is now used to store employee items.
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation leaking into bucket behind food truck and is overflowing with water. Discussed with operator to dispose of water when bucket is full. Operator emptied bucket at commissary at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables and herbs stored over ready to eat juices in large plastic containers inside reach in cooler.
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over juice container in standing reach in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by prep table, operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment used chlorine, no test strips available. Provided test strips to operator to test sanitizer.
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed installed in the back of food truck that is not movable, with Limes, carrots, Yellow onions, Red onions Beverages (water, soda), single service items, refrigerator and chest freezer with ready to eat foods. Explained to operator that shed not movable and any storage should be movable with the truck, windows are broken, and shed is not fully enclosed.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation leaking into bucket behind food truck but is overflowing with water. Discussed with operator to dispose of water when bucket is full.
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 on reach in freezer, employee removed.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Pipe is connected to waste water tank, no shut off valve installed.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles with toxic chemicals stored on same shelf as containers with dry brans and sugar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking containers and utensils stored inside hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs sitting at room temperature for over 3 hours at 89 F and 91 F - cartons total 48 eggs
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shelled eggs sitting at room temperature for over 3 hours at 89 F and 91 F - cartons total 48 eggs
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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender container stored inside Handwashing Sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Outer openings not protected during operation. Back door open and front window with no screen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.