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PUFF 'N STUFF CATERING, LLC

5804 E COLUMBUS DRIVE, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-712-7833

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT3913191
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Everything bagel cream cheese 7-13-24 and roasted garlic 7-15-23 date marked.
High priority/02C-01-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in bakery room. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning On clear containers on dish drying rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Stored food not covered. Butter not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray on prep table near large dish area. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over prep table.
Basic/40-06-5
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting raw onions without washing.
Basic/08B-39-4
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Everything bagel cream cheese 7-13-24 and roasted garlic 7-15-23 date marked.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Everything bagel cream cheese 7-13-24 date marked and roasted garlic 7-15-23 date marked.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear squeeze bottle.
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in chocolate room soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Water draining onto floor surface at reach in cooler in chocolate room.
Basic/29-03-4
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On large clear containers near spice rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet at food prep sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Everything seasoning on prep table. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation

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.