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Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.

All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.

12211 W LINEBAUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed a blender at the three compartment sink but failed to sanitize after rinsing. Discussed with employee to follow all three steps in a three compartment sink.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Quaternary ammonia test strips are expired.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid of a blender stored inside front service line handwashing sink. Employee removed lid at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Two cases of yogurt mix are stored on the floor inside walk-in cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door is hard to open. Employees are required to use a hammer to pry open freezer door. Damage to the side of the freezer door, cause by hammer, insulation is exposed.

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

4006 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on the cook line behind cooking equipment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean dish stack. Containers were removed from clean dishes.
Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
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PANERA BREAD (CAFE # 3356)

2909 JAMES REDMAN PKWY STE 113, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County

Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some training expired for 2 employees that are non managers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black and pink debris on ice guard in ice machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by ladder. Manager moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracks in soup well cutting board
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed water droplets on glove boxes under paper towel dispenser at hand washing sink on end of make line across from soup warmer.

BALUKA BILLIARDS & LOUNGE

2072 BADLANDS DR, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Steven Russell, expired 1/15/2026
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. inside of soda gun nozzle on short end of bar has slimy buildup inside.

THAI CHILLI PEPPER

228 OAKFIELD DR, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Coolers not in use removed. Operator plans to remove dish machine, advised operator to submit plans for approval.

POLLO TROPICAL #120

828 PROVIDENCE ROAD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cart handle in prep area hand sink. Sani bucket in dish pit hand sink. Operator removed items.

504 N ALAFAYA TRL STE 102, ORLANDO · Orange County

Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Expired 2023
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves and the drawer color under the grill .
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door .
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lids used to cover the chicken wings at the walk-in cooler .
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink .
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THE DAILY DOSE COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY LLC

201 E KENNEDY BLVD STE 216, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs above the vegetables reach in cooler back kitchen. Manager moved to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut spinach 49F reach in cooler front counter area closest to kitchen entrance manager voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.red sanitizer bucket inside sink. Employee removed

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6135 VALLEYDALE DR, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves for food prep without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Paper blocking hand wash sink at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink at front counter.
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3872 US HWY 301, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County

No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ employees working with no certified food manager food manager on site.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected, manager covered at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink drink on prep table, removed at time of inspection.
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1910 N OLA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lings dumplings area cold holding: kimchi 48F employee moved to different cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cut lettuce inside the sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Han sushi area
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Zukki Sushi area 10ppm Lings dumplings area 0ppm Han area 0ppm Manager will call maintenance company to fix the quat sanitizer tubes

15028 N DALE EMBRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leak at the handwashing sink near kitchen exit.

GRAIN AND BERRY

2784 E FOWLER AVE UNIT A, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

1 live roach under the cabinet by sugar packet boxes.1 live roach underneath the microwave front service area. 1 live roach underneath the cabinet front line. Employee killed and removed live roaches.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on front line has stains.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on front line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck in clean dishes on shelves in back kitchen area.

10712 COUNTRYWAY BLVD UNIT 211, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Manager collected water from front service station and washing sink. Discussed with manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soiled cutting boards inside front line cook.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed strawberries are stored over containers of cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance and lime scale in the interior of the ice machine.

THE POKE COMPANY

1208 E KENNEDY BLVD STE 116, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon mix above cook chicken in reach in cooler on line. Manager removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front counter by register ambient 51F Cold holding: cook shrimp 48F raw salmon 47F cook chicken 48F cream 48F held less than 4 hours. Owner moved to reach in freezer 2nd temps raw salmon 43F cook shrimp 43F milk 43F
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Costabile Federico 9-27-25 expired
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm red bucket by hand sink on front service line manager dumped and remade to 200ppm

1101 W SLIGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line grooved. Discussed with operator.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on front line has standing water. Operator has had maintenance people look at it before. He plans to replace.

2505 THONOTOSASSA RD, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County

Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license expired 2-1-2026

BURGER MONGER WESLEY CHAPEL

1656 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Square yellow cutting board under bread toaster has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

GREEN MARKET CAFE

27225 STATE RD 56, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Green square cutting boards in front of press machines have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

GRILLSMITH WESLEY CHAPEL

2000 PIAZZA AVE, UNIT 100, BLDG 4, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (47F - Cold Holding at 2:20, placed in cooler at 1:45, retemp, 43F at 2:40); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding, at 2:20, placed in cooler at 1:30, retemp 45F at 2:40) raw steak (46F - Cold Holding at 2:20, placed in cooler at 1:45, retemp, 43F at 2:40) Manager placed items in walk in cooler to rapidly cool down and placed a work order in for cooler.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler under stove top grill not keeping foods cold. Manager called for someone to come repair the cooler.

YAMATO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

28347 PASEO DR UNIT 150 BLDG 12, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top of prep table. Manager moved to shelf below prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones on prep table. Manager moved

BERTIE'S RESTAURANT & COCKTAILS

2086-2088 BADLANDS DR, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over juice in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.unlabeled bottle of glass cleaner at bar. Operator placed label.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as dump sink, observed ice in sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snapper thawing in standing water in prep sink. Operator turned on water.
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TACO DE ORO # 2

1209 E BEARSS AVE, LUTZ · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stainless steel prep counter soiled with food debris
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine using in triple sink and sanitizer bucket
Floor soiled and grease buildup heavily under fryer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator and they put hair nets on

3410 S KINGS AVE, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced American cheese not date marked.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

4450 PET LN STE 107, LUTZ · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg above bread in small reach in cooler . Operator moved the eggs to bottom shelf.

1101 W SLIGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Dipper well drain into hand wash sink. Operator removed so it no longer does that and plans on using a separate scoop for each ice cream flavor until alternative method is utilized.

37941 HEATHER PLAZA, DADE CITY · Pasco County

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/. Establishment removed their self-serve buffet and replaced with employee scooped ice cream preparation area off dining room. No handwash sink present in the area. A preparation table/storage shelf, ice cream freezer, and a cooler are present.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored on shelf next to customer drinking glasses in wait station area. Operator removed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation/storage area in rear of kitchen near walk-in freezer. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks stored in reach-in cooler in front service station next to items for customers. Operator removed.

1905 COLLIER PKWY, LUTZ · Pasco County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle water in vertical reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded it.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cabinets surface damaged and not sealed, cant be cleaned.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris behind prep cooler in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled and food debris buildup.

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