STEAMING POTS WEST AFRICA CUISINE
1109 W WATERS AVE STE B, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-304-0006
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In bar area operator labeled during inspection
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water stored on prep table next to fufu at time of inspection. Operator moved water during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of large reach in cooler is soiled at time of inspection.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach-in-cooler soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket inside hand sink and large trash can blocking hand sink in back kitchen area
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed juice in glass reach-in-cooler located in customer self serve area. Untreated juice packaged on site missing the warning on the labe.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed juice in glass reach-in-cooler located in customer self serve area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Constance Tete manager
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cooksline turned off.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink on cooksline
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler in back kitchen area near swinging doors Cooked beef 52 F, Chicken 51 F Soups 49 F and 48 F. Operator placing potentially hazardous foods in a working freezer.
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 service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Constance Tete manager
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near cooksline
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cooksline turned off.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged individual juice containers in glass reach-in-cooler dining area self served.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink on cooksline
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator is setting up sanitizer in 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Aug 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor on cooksline and dry storage. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back kitchen area floors soiled with old food debris
Food stored outside. 2 white reach-in-coolers unplugged and locked, stored outside back kitchen area. Owner/Manager unable to find keys to unlock.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 71 F with utensils stored inside. Operator removed tongs from water.
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.