RACHELS PLACE
10061 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-374-3957
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Antoinette J., and Rachel J. on 1/27/2025
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
May 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle soiled at bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at all handwashing sinks. Bartender provided paper towels to all sinks at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At all handwashing sinks. Bartender provided soap to bar area handwashing sink at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Antoinette J., and Rachel J. on 1/27/2025
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not hot water available at three back kitchen handwashing sinks.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer for bags of ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar handwash sink. Bartender posted hand washing sign at time of inspection.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cheese in reachin cooler near back door. Employee placed raw meat on bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels and soap missing at hand sink adjacent to lobby door. **Repeat Violation* Employee replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside incense machine on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside chest freezer near back door.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken wings thawing at room temperature at 3-compartment sink. Employee placed under cold running water.
Jul 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer blade soiled on wall.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per approved plan from 2012, the bar area has been complete made over, handwash sink relocated at bar, dish machine has been removed from kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Dicer handle soiled with accumulation of grease.
May 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer blade soiled on wall.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per approved plan from 2012, the bar area has been complete made over, handwash sink relocated at bar, dish machine has been removed from kitchen.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Dicer handle soiled with accumulation of grease.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Provided to employee, employee signed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.