SON OF A CHEF
1212 WEST WATER AVENUE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-363-8252
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2024
3 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies by Hand washing sink 2 live flies by open window cashiers area
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Bottle water on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1615 ROWLAND DR, Odessa — this licence has since moved.
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Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. 1212 west waters avenue 33604
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1615 ROWLAND DR, Odessa — this licence has since moved.
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Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Food truck is dumping at 1212 west waters avenue 33604 new location sent commissary change to owner
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 1615 ROWLAND DR, Odessa — this licence has since moved.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mark Craig May 21 2019
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.missing one employee
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Food truck is dumping at 1212 west waters avenue 33604 new location sent commissary change to owner
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. Missing for 1 employee
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 1615 ROWLAND DR, Odessa — this licence has since moved.
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Food truck using a bleach not for food contact surfaces employee went to stored to buy correct food contact surfaces sanitizer at time of inspection
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies by Hand washing sink 2 live flies by open window cashiers area
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mark Craig May 21 2019
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.missing one employee
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Food truck is dumping at 1212 west waters avenue 33604 new location sent commissary change to owner
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. Missing for 1 employee
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for owner to post inside truck.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under three compartment sink. 20 dead roaches in trap under oven. 6 dead roaches in trap on top of electric panel. 2 dead in crack of table were Coffee station. By hand washing sink. employee began cleaning and sanitizing areas were dead roaches were located.
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