ZIMO BAKERY AND CAFE
10115 E ADAMO DR, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-252-4716
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024006360 | Oct 24, 2023 | May 13, 2024 | $640 |
| 3--2023005961 | Jan 9, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $600 |
| 3--2015019413 | Apr 24, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | — |
| 3--2015010617 | Mar 3, 2015 | Mar 24, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs over boba in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Slicer in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic cups in Handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut leafy greens, cream cheese mix and multiple items in reach in cooler.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee vitamins on shelf over prep table in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over milk in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Raw beef over unwashed onions in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed towel in handwash sink next to oven.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese foam, rice and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid on prep table. Operator labeled at t8me of inspection.
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. Multiple employees drinks on prep table and on shelf over prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on bulk soy sauce in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Bulk flour on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated. Mango on floor in walk in freezer. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen under oven.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk flour.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper placed on top of oven in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to walk in freezer.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over tofu. Operator relocated.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer over bulk flour on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream foam and multiple items in reach in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee fish over food for restaurant. Operator relocated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee jackets on bulk flour on dry storage shelf.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce and multiple items 9n floor in kitchen.
Food stored outside. 4 jugs of oil stored outside next to walk in cooler. Operator brought inside at time of inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on pre0 table in kitchen.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut green onions in mascarpone containers.
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee soup over fruits and eggs in reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk rice and cake flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bean sprouts in bulk soy sauce container.
Sep 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee soup over fruits and eggs in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Condensed milk on floor bear ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk rice and cake flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bean sprouts in bulk soy sauce container.
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: hotdog and cheese bun 60 F, curry chicken bun 62 F, garlic hotdog bun 60 F,
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee soup over fruits and eggs in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Condensed milk on floor bear ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk rice and cake flour.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on dry storage help over tea in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bean sprouts in bulk soy sauce container.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pot in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bulk rice and multiple items throughout establishment.
Apr 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over basil in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45 F in reach in cooler, operator moved milk to another cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boba 99 F discussed time as a public health control with manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Taslima Ali
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.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice in dry storage.
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. CeraVe healing ointment on prep table in kitchen next to peanuts and single use bags on prep table in kitchen.
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 be determined. Ham and cheese bread, curry chicken bun,cheese hot dog, garlic hot dog.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cuttings boards in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler over dough and ham for restaurant.
Food stored on floor. Bulk box of maltose on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Bulk oil and rice on floor near dry storage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ham and cheese bread, curry chicken bun,cheese hot dog, garlic hot dog.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter handwash sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on white containers above three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen.
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. CeraVe healing ointment on prep table in kitchen next to peanuts and single use bags on prep table in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
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 be determined. Ham and cheese bread, curry chicken bun,cheese hot dog, garlic hot dog.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: rice 129 F per operator rice was made at 9:30. Operator reheated at t8me of inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cuttings boards in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink.
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinated raw chicken and multiple items in reach in coolers.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler over dough and ham for restaurant.
Food stored on floor. Bulk box of maltose on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Bulk oil and rice on floor near dry storage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Plug in bud zapper over prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ham and cheese bread, curry chicken bun,cheese hot dog, garlic hot dog.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter handwash sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on white containers above three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken and octopus balls in reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasonings in kitchen near dry storage area.
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.