PROVISIONS COFFEE AND KITCHEN
2816 EAST BEARSS AVENUE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-368-4175
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near three compartment sink and in the back storage room being used for storage and as a drying rack. Explained that all handwashing sink need to be accessible to wash hands at all times.
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. Observed all the employee training provided being expired.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed a spray bottle in the kitchen that the employees stated was sanitizer, employee labeled spray bottle.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons used to make drinks in water temping 66F. Employee discarded.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the sink in the storage room and in the kitchen being blocked by kitchen supplies.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of to go items being stored on the floor in the storage area.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided. Manager stated that it should be arriving on their food truck order tomorrow.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer provided.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the back prep table. Employee removed
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 5 days ago.
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. Provided a copy to employee.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the sink where the ice machine is being used to store equipment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee failed to provide test kit.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment is serving poached eggs. When asked if it was pasteurized they stated that they weren't sure. Provided establishment with a copy. Employee posted it on the wall.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drinks from an open cup and then placing the cup on the cutting board to the flip top unit used to prepare food. Employee removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy to employee.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in the storage room near the restroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses next to the handwashing sink in the front coffee bar area. Employee removed.
Sep 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a spray bottle containing quaternary sanitizer testing at 500ppm. Employee diluted sanitizer and switched to a sanitizer bucket. Retested at 200ppm.
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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Provided a copy of procedures to the employee, employee posted the procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the front area being used as a dump sink. Observed a strainer with food debris. Observed the handwashing sink in the back kitchen area being used to dry dishes. Observed a drying rack covering the sink. Employee removed both the drying rack and the strainer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit was able to be provided by the employees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in the back prep area with no paper towels. Employee added paper towels next to the sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves poached eggs but does not have a consumer advisory posted for the public to see or on their menu. Provided a consumer advisory to the employee and the employee was able to post it for the public to see.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with no labeling. Employee stated that it was sanitizer and labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of pink slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board on the flip top unit with cut marks all throughout so it is no longer easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on a prep table. Employee removed drinks.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop to the flour touching the product. Employee corrected storage and placed scoop so that the handle is upright and no longer touching the product.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster observed. Provided a copy of the choking poster. Employee posted poster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service articles improperly stored on the floor. Advised employee that they needed to be placed 6-inches off the floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth on the cutting board to the flip top unit. Employee removed cloth.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 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 form to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer with coffee or tea grounds in hand sink located next to coffee maker at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.Employee placed soap at sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer spray bottle. Employee labeled the spray bottle.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in bar area.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used coffee grinds in filter inside of the hand sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen had no hand soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slimy substance on inside flap of Ice machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 13 dead insects on fly trap set on top of a cardboard box in storage area. Operator removed sticky pad with dead insects and discarded.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups and other single serve items stored on floor of storage room.
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.