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TINA & JOE'S CAFE

38537 5 AVE, Zephyrhills FL 33542 · 352.521.3051

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats39
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113836
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 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
Required employee training expired for employee. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training expired in 01/2026 for Ashley W.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over celery in reach in cooler. Operator moved celery.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled observed in storage cabinet. Operator placed label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station- Ham (39-48F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled and ham stored in ziplock bag over turkey. Employee stored correctly to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding), lid left open during rush, held less than 4 hours, lid closed
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate test kit for quat sanitizer
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Chest freezer in kitchen, removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 handout to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on make line. Discussed sanding or replacing board
Intermediate/22-02-4
utensils not properly air-dried. Observed operator towel drying cleaned and sanitized dishes and glasses
Basic/24-08-4
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has one new hire that has not completed Food Safety training
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6

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.