SAL ROSA
601 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 8132219555
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by dish area discussed inspection with supervisor Ashley V.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese in ice bath pans 52F employee moved to reach in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees no food manager present
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cream cheese Qava desert holin daze sauce butter all products were made in the morning less than four hours and intended to only keep for 4 hours. Emailed operator the time as public health paperwork
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By warehousing area
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Short rib in house vacuum sealed is missing the production time stored in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler by soda dispenser ambient air temperature 52F stop sale Greek yogurt held over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Greek yogurt 52F milk 52F reach in cooler by soda dispenser ambient
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone on prep table
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm retested different bucket at 200 ppm
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed 1 employee training. Missing
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reduced oxygen packaged food label that exceeds 30 calendar days from packaging to consumption. Chicken empanadas mix 2-8 labeled
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reduced oxygen packaging onsite Chicken empanadas mix held in reach in freezer 100 lbs dated 2/8
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 47 f held on reach in cooler across from stove employee moved to freezer
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Egg Benedict
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. Unable to provide hr has the paperwork
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. Observed 1 employee training. Missing
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler door not labeled with production date and time operation stated less than 48 hours. Chicken empanadas mix held in reach in freezer 100 lbs dated 2/8 see stop sale.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled dirty dishes, then handled clean dishes, discussed with operator.
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. Quaternary sanitizer above 500 PPM operator diluted until repairs can be made to the dispenser.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in kitchen operator replaced
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen and over dish machine missing, operator waiting on replacement tiles, damaged from hurricane.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In dish area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In back storage by mop sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by dish area discussed inspection with supervisor Ashley V.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Fish and shrimp will be fully cooked until proof of parasite destruction has been provided.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over stock, and chicken over beef, operator moved them into correct order
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic oil 70F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic infused oil (70F - Cold Holding)
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. Over 500 ppm operator diluted it, Quatinary.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at bar disabled operator will have it fixed. Parts on order.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray hose in hand sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink, and restroom
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar disabled operator will have it fixed. Parts on order.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on clean rack
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70F Removed utensils from water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In back storage by mop sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen on food contact surfaces.
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.