UNION NEW AMERICAN
1111 N WESTSHORE BLVD, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-768-9989
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee move raw beef on bottom shelf
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cream butter (71F - Cold Holding) stored on reach-in cooler at prep area, a container of cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded items at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in coolers at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At roof top bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line. Remove.
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Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over clean dishes on cooksline. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Bulk grits on floor next to ice machine. Operator relocated.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers of dish drying rack.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A container of miso butter (112F - Hot Holding) stored in hot well more than 4 hours. A container of truffle butter 70 F and a container of whipped butter 71 F stored on counter shelf at sushi station more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of truffle butter 70 F and a container of whipped butter 71 F stored on counter shelf at sushi station. Operator discarded at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of miso butter (112F - Hot Holding) stored in hot well at cook line. Operator discarded at time of inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At upper floor wait station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Smoker at prep kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Glasses and chopsticks are not protected on tables at patio. Operator removed items from table at time of inspection.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table. Operator removed employee drink during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in metal food containers stored on shelves. Operator had dish washer re wash during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on floor near ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of dessert reach in coolers are soiled at time of inspection. Operator had dishwasher clean during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Operator had employee move bucket to shelf during inspection.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of tomatoes paste stored on shelf on dry storage area adjacent to ice machine
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee move raw beef on bottom shelf
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed 2 drain line draining in hand sink on bottom floor bar area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by a lid on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates stored on shelf in dish area Corrected observed employee invert
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink Observed replaced
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on cookline prep tables Corrected -observed employee discard
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet next on shelf above dish machine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 85F on cookline Corrected -observed employee discard water
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes in dish Corrected -observed employee remove
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 employee drink store in reachin cooler on bottom floor reachin cooler Corrected observed employee remove
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets stored on floor in kitchen Corrected observed employee place in second bucket
Stored food not covered. Observed bar area garnish not covered Corrected -observed employee cover
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop sink Corrected -observed employee invert mop
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed Lactic Acid sanitizer tested at 0ppm Corrected observed employee discard, replace,and test at 700ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with water Corrected -observed employee label
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of coconut milk dented on dry storage shelf Observed manager place in office
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over onions and sour cream in walk-in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed lactic acid sanitizer tested at 1130ppm, Observed operator discard, refill and retest at 272ppm
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed drink stored on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on shelf above prep table
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on back prep table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on shelf above prep table
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed a small fryer located on the cookline sushi counter and 1 fryer on back dessert counter
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop stored in standing water.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching drinks with gloves on and returning to cooks line with same gloves on. Corrected action taken inspector discussed with management proper hand washing and glove changing.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Corrected action taken, manager had employee date tags.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Containers of milk opened over 24 hrs not date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink at back kitchen prep used as dump sink, evidence of ice in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in dish wash area, corrected, manager replaced paper towels during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep, corrected, manager discarded drinks during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in dry storage area not labeled, corrected, manager labeled containers during inspection.
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.