TJF 227 LLC
1617 W PLATT ST, Tampa FL 33606 · 4073392222
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 flies in dry storage shelves,behind ice machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Near walk in cooler door.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Employee removed.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 26, 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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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. 1 expired training
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink next to restaurant dry goods on shelf. Employee phone on single service box by seating bench on customer service line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee.
Aug 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef 46F cook chicken 46F cut lettuce 46F cook beef 46F ambient air temp 43F-46F discussed with manager to add ice to food. Cook line main reach in cooler ambient air temp 45F cut lettuce 47F shredded Mexican cheese 48F cut tomatoes 46F discussed with manager to add ice for rapid cool down.
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. 1 expired training
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink next to restaurant dry goods on shelf. Employee phone on single service box by seating bench on customer service line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm
Aug 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at kitchen entrance 7 live flies by ware washing area not landing on food. 2 live flies next to mop sink water heater area.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef 46F cook chicken 46F cut lettuce 46F cook beef 46F ambient air temp 43F-46F discussed with manager to add ice to food. Cook line main reach in cooler ambient air temp 45F cut lettuce 47F shredded Mexican cheese 48F cut tomatoes 46F discussed with manager to add ice for rapid cool down.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher inside sink on main cooks line. Employee moved the pitcher.
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. 1 expired training
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink next to restaurant dry goods on shelf. Employee phone on single service box by seating bench on customer service line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm
Jan 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 flies in dry storage shelves,behind ice machine.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 flies in dry storage shelves,behind ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dishes stored in it on cooks line. Management removed dish from sink and placed at dishwasher.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in between rice cookers. Manger removed drink and properly stored it.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanbucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Manager refilled bucket retested at 200PPM.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on shelves by ice machine have cracks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
Apr 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Collin Houghtaling.
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0ppm of chlorine. Manager connected new bottle of chlorine.
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/
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Collin Houghtaling.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection 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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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking water coming from light fixture.
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.