TAZZA CAFE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL INC
5001 E FOWLER AVE D, Tampa FL 33617 · 727-204-3324
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on wall next to three compartment sink. Manager killed roach and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023036018 | Jun 12, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the cook line.
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee at the time of inspection couldn't provide any training for any employees.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging with their raw meats with no approved plan in place.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the cook line.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cold medicine being stored in the walk in cooler near food being sold to the public. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler and freezer. Manager correct storage.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep area. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in the walk in cooler. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters. Manager told employee to start cleaning.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on the prep table. Manager stored correctly.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling/floor tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the kitchen prep area and near the three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks on the prep table in the kitchen prep area. Employee removed drinks.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two gallons of liquid margarine being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed gallons 6 inches off of the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door. Manager removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed the establishment using reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan and it is not always removed from the packaging with 48 hours.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vents.
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on wall next to three compartment sink. Manager killed roach and sanitized area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed on floor beneath three compartment sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed ice bags on walk in freezer floor. Manager placed bags containing ice on shelving.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vents.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection 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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Dead roaches on premises. 5- dead roaches
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs and placed them inside a container.
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.