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2207 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-254-7373
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies by 3 compartment sink in dish area of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor under fryers. Floor under Handwash sink in kitchen. Floor under Handwash sink at cooks line. Floor in dish area.
Jun 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies flying near mop sink. 1 fly flying near Handwash sink in kitchen. 6 live flies on broken reach in cooler. 5 live flies on wall near Handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. 5 live flies on metal near near 3 compartment sink. 3 live flies on wall near batter station next to fryers. 3 live flies flying around fryer area. 2 live flies on wall near soda machine at drive thru. 3 live flies flying around ice cream area at front counter.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor under fryers. Floor under Handwash sink in kitchen. Floor under Handwash sink at cooks line. Floor in dish area.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Buttermilk holding at 51F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk holding at 51F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance..
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by dishwasher.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in floor throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside small freezer next to fryer on cooks line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored between fryer and grill. Manager removed spatula.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside black reach in cooler n back kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket. Manager properly stored mop.
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in unit 35F-40F, ambient display shows 3F.
Equipment in poor repair. Exposed insulation on reach in freezer next to hand wash sink under hood in back prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on equipment throughout establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 30, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish area touching face without washing hands. Discussed with employee.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator accidentally installed descaling chemical to the dispenser. Operator flushed the lines with proper Quatinary sanitizer, refilled all the wet wiping cloth buckets, and had employees re sanitize any food contact surfaces with proper sanitizer.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies by 3 compartment sink in dish area of kitchen.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching raw chicken with gloves hand, then handling fryer baskets and drawer handles without changing gloves
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer 500 ppm manufacturers specifications show maximum of 400 ppm. Operator diluted it.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in unit 35F-40F, ambient display shows 3F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in dish area washed hands at 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator.
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. Operator was able to show us the training program and 1 valid employee training certificate. Operator had assistant manager take book of certificates home to organize into new food safety binder.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.
Equipment in poor repair. Exposed insulation on reach in freezer next to hand wash sink under hood in back prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on equipment throughout establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Macaroni and cheese have no time stamp. Manager added proper time stamp to macaroni and cheese.
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missed next to fryer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer has buildup of grease.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on clean dishes shelves have cracks and broken corners.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop frying have buildup of grease.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on clean dishes. Manager discarded dishes.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
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.