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ULELE

1810 N HIGHLAND AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 813.906.6450

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats316
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917466
Grade history
NOV 23
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler salad cooler on cooks line Cold holding: cook beans 52F cut tomatoes 52F cheese mozzarella 52F cook corn 52F held less than 4 hours 2nd temp
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dented pineapple 1 can. See stop sale. Can good storage back prep area
High priority/01B-01-4
Employee eating while preparing food. 2 employees prep area
Basic/12B-01-4
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees on cooks line main
Basic/13-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 31, 2025 · Still observed Time Extended
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared tuna over cut tomatoes walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler salad cooler on cooks line Cold holding: cook beans 52F cut tomatoes 52F cheese mozzarella 52F cook corn 52F held less than 4 hours 2nd temp
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees on cooks line main
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For multiple seared fish
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outdoor bar restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.out door bar employee restocked.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee removed gum
Basic/12B-09-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over oven has dust buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By meat cooler
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In outer kitchen area
Intermediate/22-02-4
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/. Operator removed the dry storage wall to create space to rearrange equipment
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Operator removed the dry storage wall to create space to rearrange equipment
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Prep area by walk in cooler
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
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/. Operator removed the dry storage wall to create space to rearrange equipment
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By meat cooler
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Operator removed the dry storage wall to create space to rearrange equipment
Basic/36-24-5/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.