TERRA SUR CAFE
5330 EHRLICH RD STE 103, Tampa FL 33624 · 813-298-5291
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 14 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over yellow squash in reach in cooler on the server side of the hot line,operator moved items to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken on skewers in cooler under flat top stored overnight temped T 47f, employee discarded item.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a small red bucket and stainless steel scrubber in handwashing sink behind the bar operator removed items from the sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee on dishwasher table top, employee discarded item.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink next to small dishwasher in food prep room.operator put handwashing sign up at time of inspection.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chimichurri 71F at 4:45pm placed on front line prep table from front line Reach in cooler at 3:45pm cooled to 45F at 5:14pm. Employee placed in ice bath to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quaternary ammonia tablets and cleaning supplies stored on table next to cutting board and other food equipment at bar area. Manager relocated all chemicals during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun at bar area soiled. Multiple Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish as ceviche not identified on menu. Employee identified all raw fish on menu during time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Israel, Francisco, and Leydi.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal lunch bag stored inside dining area Reach in cooler. Manager segregated and identified personal foods during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area. Manager posted sign during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple bags of raw beef and raw shrimp thawing in room temperature adjacent to dish pit. Employee moved all items into Reach in cooler during time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles on front line with sauces and liquid not labeled.
Jul 23, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar are soiled in interior. Cutting boards on front line Reach in coolers soiled.
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs and raw chicken stored over raw steak in front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated all items during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar are soiled in interior. Cutting boards on front line Reach in coolers soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket inside Employee handwash sink at bar area. Employee removed bucket during time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In original kitchen adjacent to bar area, missing Employee handwash sink, three compartment sink, a dump sink, a Dish machine in place of a mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license displayed at bar area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on shelf above front line Reach in cooler in small kitchen. Employee relocated drinks during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw steak thawing in a bucket of water in a 2 compartment sink in small kitchen. Discussed with employee proper thawing method.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over feta cheese in large reach in cooler at end of cooks line. Operator moved feta cheese during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on chemical shelf in kitchen at time of inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed some reach in cooler handles on cooks line soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Lid open in dumpster that is shared with multiple tenants in a strip mall
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 5358 W VILLAGE DR, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 3 spray cans of coil cleaner on shelf next to potatoes on cooks line. Operator moved cans during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Observed on cutting boards in kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees bathrooms
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting boards in kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed silver togo bag containing employee food in reach in on cooks line. Employee removed the food during inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket on right side door of large reach in freezer torn.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 5358 W VILLAGE DR, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 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.
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 5358 W VILLAGE DR, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed knife in prep sink with no sanitizer and placed on knife wall behind counter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat food reach in cooler. Raw shrimp over cheese in reach in cooler on cooks line employee removed cheese to proper storage Reach in cooler front kitchen entrance raw calamari over over sauces and onions Employee removed to proper storage
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 measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Manager signed and some employees signed
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dish machine for wine glass washing in kitchen Tested at 149 f ran two times.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by dish machine gasket torn
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.