NUTRITION FACTORY
3251 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-280-9659
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024002689 | Nov 1, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2023028417 | Apr 6, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boars through out the kitchen soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for quaternary or chlorine. Discussed with manager he said they will order some.
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed soiled can opener blade,discussed with manager the importance of a clean blade.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting boards used throughout kitchen area, discussed with manager the importance of smooth cleanable surfaces.
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed employee during of shelf above food prep area in the back kitchen, manager moved item to appropriate location.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops stored wet by the mop sink, manager placed mops in a manner to dry.
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vegetarian chili at 53f in tall center reach in cooler, garlic sauce prepped and stored more than 24 hours 44f, cilantro dressing prepped and stored more than 24 hours at 45f., manager discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetarian chili at 53f in tall center reach in cooler, garlic sauce prepped and stored more than 24 hours 44f, cilantro dressing prepped and stored more than 24 hours at 45f, manager discarded items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with blue glass cleaner hanging off shelf with styrofoam cups under the large tv, employee moved items to correct location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boars through out the kitchen soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for quaternary or chlorine. Discussed with manager he said they will order some.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in reach in coolers in the back and front kitchen areas without date marking, discussed with manager proper date marking.
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed soiled can opener blade,discussed with manager the importance of a clean blade.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting boards used throughout kitchen area, discussed with manager the importance of smooth cleanable surfaces.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed employee during of shelf above food prep area in the back kitchen, manager moved item to appropriate location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack, headphones,keys and phones on front food prep counter across from ice milk machine,manager moved items to appropriate location.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked wet in ware washing drying rack.
Missing drain plug at dumpster, used for cardboard, discussed with manager the importance of a drain plug on dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.no hand washing sign in bathroom used by employees, manager printed and hung sign in employee used bathroom.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple pans with labels still on them after washing, discussed with manager.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops stored wet by the mop sink, manager placed mops in a manner to dry.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet towels on front counter. Food service area, manager removed towels.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to front line. Employe removed cup during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles for front line Reach in coolers soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Small personal speaker on back kitchen prep table. Manager relocated speaker to an approved location during time of inspection. Personal keys stored on dry storage rack in back kitchen area. Employee removed keys during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at Employee handwash sink adjacent to front line cook.
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on cookline.
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Tested at 0ppm. Employee primed machine at tested at 0ppm. Inspector requested that operator set up 3-compartment sink until dish machine sanitization is repaired. Employee set up 3-compartment sink and tested sanitizer at 200ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container stored in hand sink on service 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean linens stored on floor. Bag of clean linens stored on floor adjacent to prep sink in back kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on cookline.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo bowls stored on floor on service line. Employee placed on shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on service line.
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of can opener soiled with old debris. Interior of Reach in cooler and cooler gasket soiled beneath vitamix mixers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken containers and lids on dry storage rack. Operator removed some broken containers and lids during time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed some containers with old labels for cleaning during time of inspection.
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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. Dish machine at 0ppm. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink until repairs can be made to Dish machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 51F at 11:10am taken out at 10:30am retempted to 42F at 12:05pm, pico 49F at 11:10am taken out at 10:30am retempted to 40F at 12:05pm, tofu 54F at 11:10am taken out at 10:30am retempted to 42F at 12:05pm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on dry storage rack with clean kitchen equipment. Operator relocated spray bottle during time of inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of can opener soiled with old debris. Interior of Reach in cooler and cooler gasket soiled beneath vitamix mixers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting equipment on dry storage rack. Operator removed wet containers during time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken containers and lids on dry storage rack. Operator removed some broken containers and lids during time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching riced cauliflower on front line Reach in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at Employee handwash sink located inside kitchen entrance. A sign has been provided to operator during time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed some containers with old labels for cleaning during time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted on dry storage rack at front service line. Operator inverted containers during time of inspection.
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by black cart. Operator removed at time if inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.
May 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. 0ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chickpeas 127 F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by black cart. Operator removed at time if inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet potatoes noodle in reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Nov 1, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine tested at 144 f tested three times discussed with management to wash rinse and sanitize with three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale.garbanzo chick peas 2 cans cheney brothers under prep table
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine tested at 144 f tested three times discussed with management to wash rinse and sanitize with three compartment sink.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans present. See stop sale.garbanzo chick peas 2 cans cheney brothers under prep table
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.by three compartment sink
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Broccoli over ready to eat bean soup reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
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.