2311 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa, FL 33603
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath food preparation table and kitchen floor.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe not connected underneath handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's coffee with no lid stored on reach-in cooler at front service line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink after emptying trash. Manager had employee wash in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitxchen. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at time of inspection.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - 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.
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Drain plug still missing Time Extended
Complaint Full
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insects in kitchen area near double microwaves 1 live flying insects in bar area. Admin Complaint
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in between crevices of 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes, cleared plates of food, placed dishes in 3 compartment sink then returned to front of house for customer service without washing hands. Discussed with manager employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in reach in cooler in bar area next to steam table. cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding), operator moved items to freezer for rapid cooling, 2nd temp 42F Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on steam table: white rice (120F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (123F - Hot Holding); black beans (112F - Hot Holding); bean stew (103F - Hot Holding), per operator steam table was accidentally turned off, moved items to stove to reheat. 2nd temps black beans (190F - Hot Holding); bean stew (190F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (140F - Hot Holding), operator voluntarily discarded white rice. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Waste water on ground of establishment. Hand washing sink on prep line is draining waste water on to the ground, pvc pipes is leaking water onto ground. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing wine glasses in Hand washing sink in bar area. Discussed with operator Hand washing sink is for hand washing only.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on 3 tier cart in front of 3 compartment sink not labeled.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin next to steam table has accumulation of mold-like substance.
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches underneath soda bib area. 1 dead roach between crevices of 3 compartment sink Admin Complaint
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine chlorine, tested at 0ppm. Restaurant was not using dish machine, using 3 compartment sink at the time of inspection
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container lid on container of mozzarella cheese located inside of reach in cooler next to reach in freezer in prep area.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to ice machine behind steam table soiled with grease.
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of essentia water in reach in cooler to the right of 3 compartment sink, operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink in prep line the pipe was leaking waste water onto ground manager arrived and tightened the leaking pipe and dryed the floor and sanitized the area Corrected On-Site
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of rice and flour in kitchen next to reach in cooler not labeled. Operator provided labels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in front kitchen area
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooksline on top shelf across from stove
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red yellow and blue containers not labeled. Near stove Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - 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.
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front and back kitchen hand sinks. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operator's backpack stored on food shelf. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red yellow and blue containers not labeled. Near stove Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil in back kitchen area and bottles of water in front kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large food containers near stoves Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over containers of heavy cream in cooler Traveled to next inspection to 3 compartment sink Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards near stove Warning
Intermediate - 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. Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed stored on top of prep table in front kitchen area Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil in back kitchen area and bottles of water in front kitchen area Warning
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen area Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large food containers near stoves Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - 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.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards across from stove
Intermediate - 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.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back kitchen area
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near hand sink on prep line
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near stove and back kitchen door
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. At hand sink on prep line
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large colored containers on roller near stove.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning towel stored in front kitchen area hand sink Repeat Violation
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and standing water near dish machine
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers not labeled near stove
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over containers of heavy cream in reach-in-cooler on prep line. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking containers in hand sink prep area Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen service area hand sink
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Prep line hand sink and Front kitchen service area hand sink
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door near restrooms
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile on floors throughout kitchen area
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers of bottled water on floor in front kitchen area Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken thawing at room temperature on prep table. Operator placing in cooler. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on prep table in front kitchen area
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards near stoves Repeat Violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back kitchen area
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled on reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: No chlorine test kit at time of callback. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking water under three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects by front counter area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects under three compartment sink by grease trap. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects by handwash sink in kitchen area. Admin Complaint Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Observed three small flying insects in kitchen area by handwash sink. Observed two live roaches under handwash sink in kitchen area. Admin Complaint
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled on reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: No chlorine test kit at time of callback. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking water under three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects by front counter area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects under three compartment sink by grease trap. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects by handwash sink in kitchen area. Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over ready to eat beef broth. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork ribs prepared the previous day not date marked in reach in cooler.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled on reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under three compartment sink.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottles of water stored on floor under bar by front counter.
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking water under three compartment sink.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing on counter in kitchen. Operator placed chicken in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken