ROCKY POINTE CAFE
2502 N ROCKY POINT DR STE 175, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-402-2259
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 body fluid clean up sign.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A cart blocked handwash sink in kitchen. A bag of frozen cooked chicken stored in hand sink. Operator moved cart away, removed chicken from handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Provided.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of frozen cooked chicken thawing in handwash sink. Operator moved to reach-in cooler.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by utility cart in kitchen. Handwash sink blocked by TV, a few packs of sodas at front service counter. Operator removed items from handwash sinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service counter. Operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with cleaning liquid not labeled by mop sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded drinks.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice tea funnel stored in handwash sink at front service line. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service line. Employee provided.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. A bag of sliced roast beef and a bag of shredded cooked pork in large reach-in cooler.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 food employee has no proof of training.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee with no lid stored on prep table while cutting plant food. Employee discarded drink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of take out food trays stored on floor by dry goods storage shelf in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin by dry food storage shelf in kitchen.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection 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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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employees cracked shelled eggs then picked up ready to eat bacon. Had a discussion with staff about proper hand washing techniques. Employees washed hands.
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 body fluid clean up sign.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small green cutting boards stored next to hot water heater have stains.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink hands tomato slicer stored inside it. Employee removed slicer and properly stored it.
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. Emailed operator updated education packet containing employee reporting agreement.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside triple door refrigerator are torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in bottom of triple door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe dripping into pan inside triple door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket inside mop sink.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink under to clean and stored blender Corrected -observed employee remove
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels and soap missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee replace
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled on chemical shelf next to mop sink Corrected -observed employee label
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 blue CO2 tanks not secured at soda bib station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of chips and a box of tea stored on floor under service line hand sink Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo cups stored on floor under hand sink on service line Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected, chlorine 100 ppm
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken inspector discussed with open proper hand washing procedures when placing gloves on.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink, corrected, manager replaced paper towels during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melons, pasta salad, all held over 24 hrs, not date marked.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 containers not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drinks during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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