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TOYOTA OF TAMPA BAY

1101 EAST FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-434-1992

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917980
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 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.sent to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains in kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks not secured on front line. Manager secured C02 tanks.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator on front line. Manager removed employee drink from inside refrigerator and properly stored it.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket on front line.
Basic/42-01-4
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler in kit area.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles are soiled on soda machine. Staff broke down soda machine and cleaned nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in frezzer in lobby area.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on front line. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting board on reach in cooler has deep groves.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket are torn inside reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Bottle of buffalo sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored buffalo sauce.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler has buildup of food debris. Hood filters have buildup of grease and dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease buildup in corner of kitchen area next to grill.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original containers and placed in clear plastic bottles has no labeling of ingredients.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding at 2:20- Deli ham 47F Tuna 48F Deli turkey 48F All items placed on ice for rapid chill. Re-temperature at 3:00 all items are 41F or below.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen has stains.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing on front line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad made and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in reach in cooler not date marked, hashbrowns not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front handwash sink, operator stocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Brittany Lopez Operator had employee sign at time of inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand wash sink. Discussed with operator. Operator restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored above coffee grounds.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters above fry station and wall surrounding soiled. Discussed with operator.
Basic/36-68-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Discussed with operator on placing all spoon to face the same direction. Operator moved to correct direction at time of inspection. Single service plates not inverted. Operator moved to correct location at time of inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery stored over ready to eat milk. Discussed with operator. Operator placed in correct location at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Back food storage shelf in back room unsealed wood. Discussed with operator.
Basic/14-06-4
Mar 27, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter Chips (67F - Cold Holding) CORRECTED TO Butter Chips (43F - Cold Holding) operator placed in freezer at time of inspection to rapid cool, discussed putting butter on time control for safety, provided operator with form.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen on make line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on double door reach in cooler in kitchen in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine above nozzles soiled. Discussed with operator.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then grab clean container without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures.
High priority/12A-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing. Discussed wash rinse and sanitize. Operator sanitized at time of inspection.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread in direct contact with grocery bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 54 F- retemp 43 F, cheese 54 F- retemp 43 F, ham 59 F- retemp 48 F, hot dogs 54 F- retemp 49 F in reach in cooler. Operator placed items on ice and reach in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of hotdogs not date marked in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
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.sent to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator need Quaternary ammonia test strips.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters above drink cooler.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning

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.