RO, JEKYLL, SESAME
1500 W SWANN AVE, Tampa FL 33606
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Rice held on time as a public health control has no time stamp on cooks line. Employee added time stamp to rice
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tanks at bar not secured at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep tables. Employee removed bottle during inspection.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth used to line pan of raw fish. Employee removed and cloth.
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. Rice held on time as a public health control has no time stamp on cooks line. Employee added time stamp to rice
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on front line has rice netting stored inside it. Employee removed netting.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored drinks.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green onions not washed before preparation. Employee washed green onions.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled dry cloth sitting on cutting board on cooks line. Employee properly stored cloths.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cooks line. Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin on cooks line. Chef removed bowl and placed at dishwasher.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in food perpetration table on cooks line. Chef discarded drink.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Chicken cook in reduced oxygen package has no HACCP.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin. Chef removed and discarded bowl.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored cell phone.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Food thawing in standing water in preparation sink underneath shelves housing bowls. Chef removed item from water and properly stored it.
Mar 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of reach in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored drink.
Jan 25, 2024Warning 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 employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of reach in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored drink.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.