ZAMBIA SMOKEHOUSE
3000 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-987-5000
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in back kitchen. Not landing on food. 7 live flies on front service counter area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in back kitchen. Not landing on food. 7 live flies on front service counter area
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 1 fly landed in Salad on front service bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cook beef 45F employee moved to freezer Reach in glass cooler closet to exit door Mac and cheese 44F-47F manager voluntarily discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled manager removed and placed with a clean one
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Big ice machines.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler in missing tiles
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed washed tomatoes over washed tomatoes unwashed grapes over washed watermelon manager removed to proper storage
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Turkey legs left in transport from 9:30- 12:30 temperatures 93F.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying in dishwasher area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer behind buffet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tom's hanging on smoker door handle. Employee removed and placed tongs at dishwasher.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of smoker has buildup of grease and soot.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. White board cleaner on prep table over fry seasoning in kitchen. Manger removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table over fry seasoning. Manager relocated.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor on cooks line. Manager relocated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtains of walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning On metal pans on dish drying rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Ice machine in kitchen.
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher rinse temperature only 144F. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. Chef fixed dishwasher temperature at
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. High temperature thermometer battery's are dead and dishwasher not reaching proper rinse temperature.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Sanitizer solution tested 0ppm in 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer not automatically dispensed when turned on. Chef put sanitizer in 3 compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath handwashing sink. Employee cleaned up water.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor in freezer. Staff removed and properly stored chicken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink by dishwasher is slow draining.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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/ Athena Lynch 09-30-2019 Class scheduled for 11-12-2024
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store sanitizer, discussed with operator on keeping hands sinks clean clear and accessible.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled in dry storage, discussed with operator. Operator states there is an active work order for vents.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of beans reach in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Water in bottom of fruit cup reach in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine, discussed with operator.
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Discussed with operator.
May 8, 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. (Quaternary 0ppm)CORRECTED TO; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Purple cleaner. Operator discarded at time of inspection.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher (Temperature 152F)operator contacted maintenance at time of inspection. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting near dishwasher. Discussed with operator.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Discussed with operator.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken,brisket made in the past 24 hours inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dishwasher reaches 151.7
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in food preparation area are soiled with dust.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing overtop 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on warmer handle. Employee removed and placed tongs at dishwasher.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain on front line is overflowing with water.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution tested 400ppm. Manager remade quaternary ammonia tested 200ppm.
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