Latest Violations
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.
7375 COMMERICAL WAY, WEEKI WACHEE · Hernando County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat beef in reach-in cooler closest to cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 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. For Christopher and Stephanie.
5522 HANLEY RD STE 104-105, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chimichuri sauce 4-27-26 labeled over 7 days reach in cooler glass back of kitchen
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Chimichuri sauce labeled 4-27-26
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink back kitchen
2801 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ground beef. Operator moved eggs over chicken.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table shelf over prep table. Operator removed during inspection.
4603 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on cooks line at time of inspection.
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk sugar at time of inspection.
11401 N 56TH STE 22, TAMPA · Hillsborough 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 is has recently been purchased and some remodeling has been done to the kitchen.
- Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
- Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Establishment has gratuity labeled as "tip" on receipts but nothing on the menu. Discussed proper labeling of gratuity on both the menu and receipt.
2020 W BRANDON BLVD # 190, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bartender rinsing blender in hand sink.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid on dish chemical rack not labeled. Operator placed label.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in mushrooms in cookline cooler. Observed in bulk sugar. Operator removed cups
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic 1/4 containers in prep area. Operator separated to dry.
514 S HWY 41, RUSKIN · Hillsborough County
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
13910 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored next to a bag of onions in kitchen prep area. Operator relocated spray bottle to an approval location at time of inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cow heel soup 116°F at 2:45 PM reheated to 167°F at 3:01 PM.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stew chicken 153°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM, curry chicken 128°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stew chicken 153°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM, curry chicken 128°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM. Both items were cooled inside deep hotel pans at room temperature.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over salted codfish and raw fish and walk in cooler. Operator relocated all raw eggs to an approved location.
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15333 AMBERLY DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers in dish storage room across from dry storage. Observed wet nesting in clear Coca-Cola glasses above server posi station.
12951 W LINEBAUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200-500ppm remade quaternary to 200ppm
- Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Prep area next to cooking pans and sink prep table management removed traps.
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges over ready to eat salad and bread management removed to proper storage
7893 GUNN HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp vet mushrooms make top reach in cooler cooks line. Employee removed to proper storage
- Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice inside a metal thrash can stored by dry storage.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line close to cash register area ambient air temperature 61F-70F Cook chicken 48F raw chicken 48F egg roll 52F held less than 4 hours. Employee moved foods to walk in cooler for rapid cooldown
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored containers employee removed
- In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager discarded
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3830 SUN CITY CENTER BLVD, SUN CITY CENTER · Hillsborough County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of mushrooms in dry storage.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink.
- 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 on site.
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11124 N 30 ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in lobby area of restaurant.
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Food Service Establishment in operation and license delinquent- establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
- 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. Employee name, Mohammed. Hired over 60 day.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on food preparation table has stains in. It is no longer cleanable.
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14445 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid , and sausage stored over cooked pasta , and , gnocchi, employee removed items to appropriate location.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed expired food manager for Renzo Menzerotolo exp 3/30/2020, and Jessica Indriago exp 4/13/2026.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf with single service items next to service window, employee moved items off the shelf.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On multiple cutting boards oncooks line across from stove top area.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and earbuds on shelf with single service items next to service window, employee moved personal items off shelf to appropriate location.
6168 GUNN HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw meat over unwashed onions walk in cooler
- Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Wax chicken box stored with cook chicken inside walk in cooler
10006 N 30TH ST., TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dishes stored inside it.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pickled cucumbers made in the 24 hours has no date markings. Owner added proper dates to cucumbers.
- Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Food Service Establishment in operation and license delinquent- establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Owner removed and properly stored drink.
4103 FL-574, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County
- Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood builders sorted with accumulated debris
9620 W LINEBAUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee quickly washed hands. Manager discussed with employee
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic Togo bag non food grade directly touching limes. Walk in cooler upon arrival
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored drink inside bar hand washing sink employee removed.
- Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor by dry storage.
9520 W LINEBAUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef between 49F-50F held in the sink from overnight then placed into walk in cooler upon arrival of opening.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef between 49F-50F held in the sink from overnight then placed into walk in cooler upon arrival of opening.
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in dish washing machine with no chlorine sanitizer. Discussed with employees to use the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes
- Food stored on floor. Box of chips employee moved from floor
20685 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- White long cutting boards that area attached to the pull top reach in coolers have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
3974 WEST HILLSBOROUGH AVENUE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable attached to pull top reach in cooler.
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed placing their license number on the food truck with manager.