PETRA
4812 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33617 · 8139831400
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with a license that expired on 02/01/26.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat cheese and pickled peppers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line also being used as a drain to what appears to be the AC unit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handle to the reach in cooler with a sticky residue and the handles to the hand washing sink on the cook line with build up as well. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three CO2 tanks not secured and being stored in the back near the walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables and flip top unit.
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of towels being stored in the hand washing sink near the dish machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three co2 tanks stored in the dry storage area incorrectly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep and cooking area. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed large pots and pans being stored in an outside area not completely enclosed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on display.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items being stored on the shelf above the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes and pans of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed gallons of fry oil being stored on the floor in the dry storage area and kitchen line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted shelves in the dry storage area and under the prep tables in the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Observed manager call the dish machine company. Rested dish machine testing at 50ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance at the top interior.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front service area. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep area. Observed missing ceiling tile near the dish machine, Observed missing and broken floor tile in the dish washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on all three flip top units.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate13 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. Emailed operator a copy.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink nearest to the cook line with no hot water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the top interior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed three containers one with dried bean, one with dried rice and one with salt/sugar with a scoop with no handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several water stained soiled ceiling tiles in the dining area. Observed dust soiled ceiling vents in the kitchen are. Observed a hanging ceiling tile in the kitchen area above the dish machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pots, pans, and catering equipment being stored in an unapproved storage area that isn't completely sealed off from the elements.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored on the prep table in kitchen near the ice machine. Observed an employee drink being stored on the flip top unit on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of oil and one bucket of salt being stored on the floor in the kitchen near the cook line. Observed boxes of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed three cases of chicken and three cases of lettuce being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the scoop and spoon used for falafels in standing water temping 71F. Manager removed water.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to manager.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up in the hood system on the cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed two dry soiled cloth in use on the cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bin of sugar/salt with no labeling.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef located in bowl above cold holding. 60F for more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef cold holding at 60F. Beef located in bowl separated from other cold holding. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from both hand sinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath hand sink located next to three compartment sink is broken.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.