NOSH EXPRESS
1715 N WEST SHORE BLVD STE 140, Tampa FL 33607
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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APR 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elizabeth Garcia.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm chlorine. No warewashing in dish machine at time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of fry oils stored on floor in kitchen.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Cardboard and unsealed drywall panel used to repair walls at storage area next to water heater.
Jul 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands with gloves on and rubbed hands with soap for less than 5 seconds. Discussed with employee, employee took off gloves, washed hands properly and replaced gloves at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled personal cellphone then returned to cut tomato without replace gloves. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and replaced gloves at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler 1 on cook line, ambient temperature read 47F - Cold Holding: sliced roast beef 50 F, sliced ham 49 F, sliced turkey 50 F, sliced Swiss cheese 50 F. Sandwich prep cooler 2 on cook line, ambient temperature read 65F - sliced gyro meat (65F - Cold Holding). Employee states that all time/temperature control for safety food items was stored in large reach-in coolers at storage area over night and moved to cook line after 7am. Employee moved all food items to reach-in freezer for rapid chilling.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elizabeth Garcia.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. An employee drink with no lid stored on prep table next to dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on cutting board at cook line. Employee removed cellphone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm chlorine. No warewashing in dish machine at time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of fry oils stored on floor in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 bags of frozen chicken breast thawing in standing water in three-compartments sink.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Cardboard and unsealed drywall panel used to repair walls at storage area next to water heater.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm for all 3 sanitizing buckets. Employee replaced sanitizer at time of inspection, tested 200ppm.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observe medicine stored on shelf with portions cups and Vaseline stored on dry storage shelf adjacent to ice machine Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored over 5 bags of clean linens on dry storage shelf Corrected -observed employee remove and place on bottom shelf
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of water stored on floor in lobby next to chest freezer Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer next to dish machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles on cook line Corrected -observed employee remove
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo cups stored on floor in lobby near soda machine and exit door Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed a chest freezer storing fries, waffles,a don onion rings in lobby of establishment
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener attached to prep table on cookline soiled with old food debris build up
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed blue CO2 tank not secured next coffee maker on service line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on ploy aprons on dry storage shelf
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in cooler adjacent to soda bib station
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer next to dish machine
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles Sour cream containers reused
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored directly above cottage cheese in the reachin cooler adjacent to the grill top Corrected observed employee place cottage cheese on top shelf above raw beef
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch trash can with gloved hands and then proceed to attempt to make food, Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove use. Observed employee discard gloves, wash hands, and replace gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener attached to prep table on cookline soiled with old food debris build up
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer stored under 3-compartment sink Corrected observed employee label
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed blue CO2 tank not secured next coffee maker on service line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table on cookline Inspector explained proper areas for employees to eat
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on ploy aprons on dry storage shelf
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in cooler adjacent to soda bib station
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer next to dish machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles Sour cream containers reused
Single-service articles improperly stored on to boxes of cutlery stored on floor adjacent to front registers Corrected observed employee remove
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature on back prep table adjacent to dry storage shelf Corrected observed employee place under cold running water
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm of chlorine
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by boxes and cardboard, corrected, operator removed items during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, opened container of milk all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.