Tampa, Hillsborough County

TBC

2524 W TAMPA BAY BLVD, Tampa, FL 33607

FoodCatering
Latest violations
4
3 Intermediate
Jun 2, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
20

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 24603061

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwash sink at front food prep area. Employee removed dishes from handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24603062

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three-compartments sink. Employee provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24603059

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked rice and vario cooked food have no date marks in walk-in cooler. Employee states that all cooked food was cooked yesterday and date marked items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24603060

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's opened bottled water stored on prep table while prepping food. Employee removed drink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24445225

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked corn and cooked mixed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24445224

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A food container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 24049917

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.

23-24-4

Detail 24049916

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler door handle soiled with sticky substance on back side at main kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handles at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24049915

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of dust and grease.

36-27-5

Detail 24049914

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food stains under clean equipment storage shelf behind spatulas and ladles hanging on shelf. Operator cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53B-13-5

Detail 23816358

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee couldn't find her certificate.

02C-02-5

Detail 23816359

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yellow rice, cooked potato and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. Employee date marking items at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23816360

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table next to cooked chicken. Employee removed drink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23816361

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 3 insulated bags with packaged food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelves. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23816357

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple packs of frozen ground beef thawing in three-compartments sink with no running water. Employee moved items to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-7

Detail 23699796

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in trash can. Operator opened front door and able to got the fly flew out of the door. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23699802

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. A gallon of milk. Operator date marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23699798

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork, cooked rice and various cooked food with no date marked in walk-in cooler.

35A-03-4

Detail 23699801

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under chemical storage shelf. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the floor. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23699795

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 23699799

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of a flour container soiled with mold like substance in reach-in cooler. Operator removed container to clean. Corrective Action Taken

12B-13-4

Detail 23699797

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottled water stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23699800

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-69-4

Detail 23355691

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up along floor of walk-in freezer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23355689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler air curtains Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23355690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust pitted shelves in reachin cooler on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-42-4

Detail 23350922

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 10ppm Employee added sanitizer and retested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23350925

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee missing employee training Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23350921

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled on chemical shelf Employee labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23350924

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up along floor of walk-in freezer Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23350918

Basic - 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 touching bulk sugar Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23350920

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler air curtains Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23350923

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water stored in reachin cooler Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23350919

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust pitted shelves in reachin cooler on cook line Repeat Violation Warning

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 22895492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe can opener blade in disrepair on cookline prep table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22895493

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler adjacent to fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 22873672

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler Observed employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22873674

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw bacon (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler adjacent to cookline fryers Observed operator discard Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22873677

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bacon (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler adjacent to cookline fryers Observed operator discard Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22873671

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in bulk coconut flour on storage shelf adjacent to back door Observed employee discard Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22873678

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe can opener blade in disrepair on cookline prep table Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22873675

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22873673

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler adjacent to fryers Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22873676

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled inside reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

22-42-4

Detail 22675813

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 200ppm Manager, discarded water,refill, and retested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22675812

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork stored in a grocery bag in the reachin cooler on the cookline Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22675811

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22675814

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black bean (46F - Cold Holding, temped at 11:50am, retemped at 12:14pm at 43F ) on prep table.Cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding, temped at 11:50am, retemped at 12:15pm at 43F ) on prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22675815

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area blacked by 2 plastic containers Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22675810

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected observed employee replace Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22675807

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee discard Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22675809

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor in storage shed Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22675808

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of Togo containers stored on floor in in storage shed Corrected observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 22295622

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled by three compartment sink ,corrected, operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22295625

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.

25-32-4

Detail 22295623

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream container reused for pork fat.

21-12-4

Detail 22295624

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 22082393

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink , corrected , operator replaced paper towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22082394

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. Corrected action taken, Employee Health Agreement emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22082395

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta and yellow rice held over 24 hrs not date marked. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22082390

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl stored in panko , corrected, operator removed bowl during inspection Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22082391

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board , corrected, employee removed phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 22082392

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Chipped container lid .

21-12-4

Detail 22082396

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected, operator placed wiping cloth in bucket of sanitizer during inspection Repeat Violation

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21797049

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink , corrected, operator removed garbage can at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21797048

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler in kitchen not identified nor separated, corrected , operator removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 21797050

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected, employee placed hair net on during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21797047

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-42-4

Detail 21384212

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected, operator replaced chlorine to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

22-52-4

Detail 21384215

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected, operator replaced chlorine to 100 ppm . Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21384214

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing when coming back form outside into kitchen , corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing when placing gloves on . Employee washed hands and replaced gloves . Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21384213

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of food stored on floor in walk in freezer, corrected , operator placed foods on shelf in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21384216

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wiping cloth in buckets of sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-4

Detail 21141402

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21141403

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fish and vegetables on floor in freezer.

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

25-32-4

Detail 20900034

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service waffle mix container reused with pulled pork . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 20900035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink slow draining. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Time Extended

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 20897049

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 flies observed in dry storage area. Corrected on site operator clean up flies during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20897050

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands with gloves on , corrected action taken inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures with no hand washing with gloves on . Employee removed gloves and washed bare hands . Corrective Action Taken Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20897048

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on food prep table, corrected, operator removed phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-32-4

Detail 20897052

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service waffle mix container reused with pulled pork . Warning

29-20-5

Detail 20897047

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink slow draining. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20897053

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of lentil soup thawing out on counter , corrected , operator placed lentils in microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20897051

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 20340251

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of Members Mark tomato sauce with decent dent on side of can. Repeat Violation

02D-06-5

Detail 20340253

Intermediate - Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. All bulk containers with Spanish labels. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20340250

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pre made sandwiches held over 24 hrs not date marked in walk in cooler, soups held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler not date marked . Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20340248

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used scoop in bread crumb bulk container, Corrected , operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20340252

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean containers. Repeat Violation

25-35-4

Detail 20340247

Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Vego containers reused intended for single use only .

14-12-4

Detail 20340249

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plastic container used for food storage in walk in cooler chipped and in disrepair.