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ORIGINAL IGY'S CAFE

1001 S 22 ST, Tampa FL 33605 · 813-280-2808

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3911680
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler. Employee relocated.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach bottle in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on wall magnet.
Basic/16-48-4
Stored food not covered. Cut peppers in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee only has sanitizer bay filled. Spoke with operator about proper dish washing procedures and employee filled bays in correct order.
Basic/16-13-5
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Baked chicken on floor in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen for sandwiches.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cinnamon containers holding dried grits and oatmeal.
Basic/25-32-4

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.