ZAGORA CAFE
3000 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-987-5000
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 16 visits since December 2023
AUG 25
APR 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings under dessert table on shelf towards front service line. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Operator states daily pest control.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026040469 | May 26, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | $800 |
| 3--2024051986 | Aug 27, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2024066223 | Oct 29, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and employee cafeteria lobby area are soiled.
Jul 17, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 Rodent droppings in cabinets on front line. 2 Rodent droppings on floor on front line. 6 Rodent droppings on floor in employee cafeteria. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and employee cafeteria lobby area are soiled.
Jul 16, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 Rodent droppings in cabinets on front line. 2 Rodent droppings on floor on front line. 6 Rodent droppings on floor in employee cafeteria. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and employee cafeteria lobby area are soiled.
Jul 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 Rodent droppings in cabinets on front line. 2 Rodent droppings on floor on front line. 6 Rodent droppings on floor in employee cafeteria. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in back kitchen area is soiled. Soda nozzles in employee cafeteria are soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cooks line has grapes in drain.l
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and employee cafeteria lobby area are soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door in employee cafeteria has no door.
May 27, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 26, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 rodent droppings on storage floor. 1 rodent dropping on shelves in dry storage. 1 rodent dropping on on can goods in dry storage. 2 droppings on kitchen floor underneath storage shelves. 2 dropping on floor underneath front counter.
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Employee refilled sink re-tested at 175ppm of quaternary ammonia.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Flan,pudding held on time as a public health control has no time markings. Manager added proper time markings to items.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. 3 compartment sink tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop front counter are soiled with dust buildup.
Jan 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. Can opener soiled
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipmemt
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment, gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ Tyesheia Coleman 10-23-2019 EXPIRED 10-23-2024
Oct 29, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings under dessert table on shelf towards front service line. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Operator states daily pest control.
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/ Tyesheia Coleman 10-23-2019 EXPIRED 10-23-2024
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tanks near ice machine not secured. Operator secured at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on lower shelf of prep table, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on dish drying rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area. Discussed with operator.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline. Operator had employee remove ice at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on far right reach in cooler on service line soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Aug 28, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near fryer in kitchen Floor tile in back freezer area.
Aug 28, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings observed in back employee break room kitchen floor. 1 rodent dropping observed under 3 compartment sink in back dish area. 3 rodent droppings observed in cabinet under tea service station on front kitchen line. 1 rodent dropping observed on walk way in front service area. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near fryer in kitchen Floor tile in back freezer area.
Aug 27, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings observed in back employee break room kitchen floor. 1 rodent dropping observed under 3 compartment sink in back dish area. 3 rodent droppings observed in cabinet under tea service station on front kitchen line. 1 rodent dropping observed on walk way in front service area. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored above ice machine, operator moved at time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near fryer in kitchen Floor tile in back freezer area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed blueberries stored over cooked chicken. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet leaking, discussed with operator.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 56 F- retemp 43 F, cut leafy greans 54 F, cheese 50 F in reach in cooler. Operator placed on ice.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 Compartment Sink tested 500+ppm Quaternary ammonia, operator remade tested 400ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink on cook line. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on prep table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in container of sugar, operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice machine. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Food stored on floor. Pickles and water bottles on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled in dry storage.
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