Tampa, Hillsborough County

CHE VITA

211 N TAMPA ST, Tampa, FL 33602

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 17, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 24445090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.white board Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 24441306

High Priority - 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 2 times at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use the three comp sink to sanitize the dishes Repeat Violation Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24441307

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

53A-05-6

Detail 24441309

Intermediate - 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 8 employees no food manager present Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24441308

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.white board Warning

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 23871542

High Priority - Dented full red tomato paste 1 can See stop sale.

22-41-4

Detail 23871538

High Priority - 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 10 ppm. Dishwasher is going use the three compartment sink for chlorine technician came out and fixed the chlorine onsite tested at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23871543

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from vulcan oven ambient air temperature 51 f cook chicken 46 f cut lettuce 46 f cut tomatoes 46 f cheese 48 f manager moved all foods to different cooler. Food held less than 4 hours.all foods temp went down to 43 f during inspection Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23871539

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on lunch menu

53B-01-5

Detail 23871541

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.

03F-10-5

Detail 23871537

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For front line service breakfast cut melons yogurt cream cheese spread butter. Emailed paperwork to operator.

06-09-1

Detail 23871540

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna not removed from packaging. Employees began to cut marks into the product Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23949591

High Priority - Observed: 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 5 ppm discussed with manager to use the three compartment sink. Priority: High Priority

21-08-4

Detail 23949582

Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm retested to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23476847

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved to other cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23476846

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

16-55-4

Detail 23476845

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. Waiting for repairs, operator is using alternate dish machine in banquet area until repairs are complete.

24-08-4

Detail 23476843

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 23476844

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler, make station for pizza Prep not holding cold, and has pooling water inside toe food storage area

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 23143429

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at the bar by the trash can on the end. 1 live fly in the dry storage area where the plates are stored, operator made aware and is sending employee to eliminate the issue and sanitize the areas. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23143431

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By prep area, operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-15-4

Detail 23143430

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples are wrapped but not the pears, any fruit with a skin that can be consumed must be protected.

24-05-4

Detail 23143433

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In back storage

36-73-4

Detail 23143432

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and floor drains in back dry storage. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23143428

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22700915

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelving Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 22700917

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buffet equipment and plates Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22700916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: still some debris under the equipment Time Extended

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22696732

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot line cooler at front kitchen left side when facing doors to buffet area. ; Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding); cheeses (44F - Cold Holding); cut greens (45F - Cold Holding) operator iced down all items. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22696730

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelving Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22696731

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep sink. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22696729

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buffet equipment and plates Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22696728

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back dry storage Warning

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 22373394

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator had some certificates from safe staff, Human Resources will provide the rest at next inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 22373395

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22373396

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pipes under ice well in kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Time Extended

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 22361341

High Priority - 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. 0 ppm Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 22361343

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. Dishwasher loaded dirty dishes then unloaded clean dishes without hand wash, discussed with operator. Operator coached the employee Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22361340

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. Operator had some certificates from safe staff, Human Resources will provide the rest at next inspection. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 22361345

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Warning

08B-15-4

Detail 22361344

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22361342

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water half full on clean prep table Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22361339

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pipes under ice well in kitchen soiled. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22361337

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in walk in cooler Warning

33-10-4

Detail 22361338

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Dumpster and surrounding area not clean Warning

49-03-4

Detail 22361346

Flammables stored/debris present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Mattresses, end tables lamps stored in room

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

22-49-4

Detail 21886923

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

12A-13-4

Detail 21886919

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. Dishwasher going from dirty to clean dishes, discussed with operator proper hand-washing when handling clean equipment. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21886922

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. Issued form to operator. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21886925

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. Issued form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 21886926

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Fixed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21886927

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees coffee cup with water pitchers Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21886928

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21886921

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 21886920

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Overflow on hand sink missing pipe, operator will replace or plug hole.

21-12-4

Detail 21886924

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

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

02C-01-5

Detail 21503211

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Homemade sauce dated 9/30. Oil/fresh garlic mix dated 10/06.

01B-24-5

Detail 21503213

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Homemade sauce dated 9/30. Oil/fresh garlic mix dated 10/06.

08B-01-4

Detail 21503217

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Mixed berry smoothies and yogurt at self service area not under sneeze guard. Put under sneeze guard. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21503212

Basic - Employee coffee cup on top of fryer. Removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21503216

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21503214

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line. Moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21503210

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed. In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21503215

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21090363

High Priority - 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. Ran machine twice. Tested 0ppm. Sanitizer block was not being dispensed correctly.

09-01-4

Detail 21090365

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee putting lettuce on a burger. Discussed proper use of gloves with employee. Employee put on gloves to continue working with food. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 21090359

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21090358

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21090361

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 21090357

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-20-4

Detail 21090364

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

29-49-6

Detail 21090362

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Right side of cookline.

42-01-4

Detail 21090360

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

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 20761771

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store spoon. Removed. Cups stored in dish area sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20761769

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cookline. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20761770

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line handwash sink. Repeat Violation