Tampa, Hillsborough County

THE BREAD BASKET DELI

2927 N 40 ST, Tampa, FL 33605

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jun 2, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03F-02-5

Detail 24602882

High Priority - 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 cannot be determined. Prepped Cubans on cooks line. Employee time marked 9:45 am. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24602881

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24602880

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 24602879

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on front counter nex5 to cookies. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24602878

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 24116556

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 24116549

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in restroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 24116554

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on front counter prep area. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24116555

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee gum and phone on shelf on over reach in cooler in kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 24116552

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cooks line.

36-17-5

Detail 24116546

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24116553

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near walk in cooler.

10-01-5

Detail 24116547

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle if scoop in bulk pancake mix.

23-03-4

Detail 24116550

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24116548

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind grill and throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24116551

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk pancake mix over 3 compartment sink.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23588009

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bulk cooked turkey and ham in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.

22-02-4

Detail 23588014

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 23588012

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23588011

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Gatorade on reach in cooler in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 23588008

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and cigarettes on reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 23588006

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee only has 2 bays set up with water and sanitizer. Employee set up 3 compartment sink in correct order at time of inspection.

36-17-5

Detail 23588013

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23588010

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler on cooksline.

36-27-5

Detail 23588007

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill and through kitchen. Repeat Violation

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23117165

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 23117162

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 23117164

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and gum on shelf over bread in kitchen.

36-17-5

Detail 23117163

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor.

36-27-5

Detail 23117166

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind grill.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22747659

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

22-02-4

Detail 22747658

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22747660

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22747656

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22747657

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee gum on shelf over bread. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22747661

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink bottles in reach in cooler in kitchen.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22496036

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22496037

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22496039

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22496041

Basic - Food stored on floor. Lettuce on floor in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22496038

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.

29-03-4

Detail 22496040

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface under white stand up freezer.

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21838780

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 21838778

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 21838779

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on microwave next to grill.

21-04-4

Detail 21838781

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at prep table near three compartment sink.

22-08-4

Detail 21838777

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21838782

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill. Repeat Violation

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

03D-15-4

Detail 21220608

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prepared salads covered while cooling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21220606

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups in reach in freezer Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corned beef and multiple items in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

53B-03-5

Detail 21220602

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee through food handler solutions Jose Perez-Ruiz. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21220607

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice chute on self service machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21220603

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21220605

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21220609

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21220604

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen behind grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21220610

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 20

12A-13-4

Detail 21216615

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer was washing dishes and did not wash hands between placing in sanitizer and removing from sanitizer Warning

22-50-4

Detail 21216608

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Manufacturers label states it must be submerged 60 seconds, dish was quickly dipped and removed. Warning

22-43-4

Detail 21216617

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. First tested at 150 ppm. Retested at 200ppm quaternary ammonia. Manager corrected at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21216612

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. prepared salad 51F (cooling 6am and temped at 10:30am) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21216618

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 46 F, sliced cheese 45 F, sliced ham and cheese 46 F. Cooler next to Cuban press. Move to a different reach in cooler. Discussed not double panning containers that restricts air flow and ensuring lid is able to close completely when not in use. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 21216605

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. prepared salad 51F (cooling 6am and temped at 10:30am) Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21216619

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prepared salads covered while cooling Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21216614

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups in reach in freezer Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corned beef and multiple items in freezer. Warning

53B-03-5

Detail 21216600

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee through food handler solutions Jose Perez-Ruiz. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21216613

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice chute on self service machine Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21216606

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over prep table Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21216607

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup in chicken base powder. Manager took out at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21216602

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with old food debris. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21216601

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21216610

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

25-06-4

Detail 21216611

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on dry storage rack. Manager fixed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21216609

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen behind grill. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21216604

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21216616

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 150 ppm and 0ppm retested at 200ppm quaternary ammonia. Manager corrected at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21216603

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles- operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21094094

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on slicer machine on cookline

12B-07-4

Detail 21094097

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table in dish area

14-69-4

Detail 21094096

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build inside chest freezer in dry storage

42-01-4

Detail 21094098

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink

02D-01-5

Detail 21094095

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not label on service line

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-37-5

Detail 20688156

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling peeling paint over three compartment sink in front prep area. Non acoustic tiles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20688152

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front reach in cooler torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20688154

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20688155

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both reach in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20688153

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill soiled with build up of grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 15

12A-09-4

Detail 20552755

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching face mask and continued packing customer orders. Discussed with manager to switch gloves and wash hands when touching their face mask. Observed employee doing dishes. Employee was going from dirty dishes to clean dishes. Employee did not wash hand between dirty and clean dishes. Discussed proper hand washing with manager. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20552757

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled egg 47 °F, pooled eggs 60 °F. Hard boiled eggs and pooled eggs were used and could not get a second temp. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20552749

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stereo cans next to bag of sugar. Bottle of Clorox spray next to bread on back prep table next to grill. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20552746

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Conor Murphy- expired 6/6/2021 ServSafe Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20552750

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling peeling paint over three compartment sink in front prep area. Non acoustic tiles. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20552751

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Insulated drinking cup on back prep table. Drink relocated to proper storage. 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. Styrofoam cup with no lid above front prep table. Corrective Action Taken Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20552753

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone above prep table. Moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20552745

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint. Hat put on. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20552743

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

35B-08-4

Detail 20552752

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging over front prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-68-5

Detail 20552747

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood soiled with build up of grease. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20552754

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20552748

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both reach in cooler soiled Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20552756

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill soiled with build up of grease. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20552744

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table next to grill and on table next to press and front prep table. Repeat Violation Warning