Tampa, Hillsborough County

BLUE FLAME

1524 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa, FL 33612

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Mar 18, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24451035

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink has old food debris in drain. Chef cleaned out handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24451037

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink. Chef placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24451036

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in refrigerator and kitchen area. Chef removed drinks and discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24451038

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops thawing in standing water. Chef turned on water. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 24451039

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled dry cloth stored on white cutting boards in kitchen area.p

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 23838058

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03B-01-6

Detail 22761971

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 124 F in hot holding unit, operator placed in oven at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22761974

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knives in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22761967

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22761968

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

24-05-4

Detail 22761964

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22761966

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

40-06-5

Detail 22761970

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22761973

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22761969

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 in flour.

25-05-4

Detail 22761972

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of foam cups and lids on floor near ice machine. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22761965

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Repeat Violation

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 22509372

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023 Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 22509370

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw pork in walk in cooler.

02C-03-5

Detail 22509373

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. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked.

11-27-4

Detail 22509375

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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22509381

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks, operator replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22509382

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22509378

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

40-06-5

Detail 22509374

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22509380

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor in walk in cooler, brown sugar on floor in dry storage.

10-14-5

Detail 22509379

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket in floor next to ice machine.

10-08-5

Detail 22509376

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

25-05-4

Detail 22509369

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels on floor across from ice machine.

36-30-4

Detail 22509383

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed wood at bar area.

42-01-4

Detail 22509371

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22509377

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of brown sugar not labeled in dry storage.

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21699473

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in hot box temped at ribs 111, Chicken 125F, meatLoaf 105F , rice 98F. Employee explained that hot box had been accidentally unplugged. Manager had employee reheat items above 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21699471

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in hand wash sink. Manager removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21699472

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at window to front counter. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21699470

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

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 21266746

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board near three compartment sink has grooves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Cutting board has grooves in surface. Time Extended

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 21250801

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Employees placed chicken pans on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21250807

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items on counter after finished being cooked at 2:25, temped at 3:30, Yellow rice 107F, White Rice 112, Oxtail 126F, Meatloaf 90F. Operator placed items back in oven to reheat for hot holding. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21250809

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21250803

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine test kit. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21250802

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Operator placed paper towel next to both sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21250808

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

14-01-5

Detail 21250800

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used in flour bin. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21250806

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board near three compartment sink has grooves. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21250804

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 in rice. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21250805

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 20991632

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Inside storage area, where ice machine and mop sink are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Acoustic ceiling tiles, not smooth and easily cleanable over ice machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Ceiling tiles not smooth and non absorbent. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Ceiling not smooth and non absorbent in storage area. Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20991633

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under three compartment sink and prep sink. Floor tile missing under three compartment sink and inside walk in cooler on the right(currently dry storage). Holes in wall above prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Still missing from under the three compartment sink. Holes still in wall next to prep table. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Holes in wall are fixed. Cove Molding underneath three compartment sink still missing. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Cove molding at three compartment sink missing. Floor tile missing from dry storage Time Extended

Mar 30, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

50-08-7

Detail 20969198

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants. Unable to issue license due to establishment changing their layout/plans. Discussed with operator he needs to submit plans and get them approved before license can be issued. There has been numerous items already prepped in the walk in cooler. Cooked rice, cooked potatoes, marinating chicken, cooked collard greens, pasta salad, meatloaf, etc. Establishment is going to fully opening tonight, per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Unable to issue license due to not having plan review approval. Operator submitted plans without application. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Plan review office is waiting for signatures. 7 day time extension. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 20969200

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Most recent plans on file (10/30/18) do not reflect the current layout. -The steam tables/deli case in the middle of the kitchen have been removed and replaced with a prep table. -The front server area has been changed. The cooler on the right side has been replaced with a smaller reach in cooler for drinks and a soda machine with an ice bin has been added. -The "cooler case" and the "cooler"across from the handwash sink have been replaced with a line of steam cases (19 wells in total). -The customer self service area has been changed to the cashier area and another steam case(4 wells in total). There is no longer a coffee/soda self service area. -A reach in cooler has been added to the left side of the handwash sink in he kitchen, as well as the soda syrup lines. -The walk in cooler on the right is now used as dry storage. -Next to storage area, the shelves have been removed and there is a small white reach in freezer and a hot holding unit. There is also a reach in cooler right at the entrance to the storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Establishment has not sent in application for plan review. Has email from plan review that plans were submitted, but there were missing the application. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Plan review office is waiting for signatures. 7 day time extension. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20969197

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Inside storage area, where ice machine and mop sink are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Acoustic ceiling tiles, not smooth and easily cleanable over ice machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Ceiling tiles not smooth and non absorbent. Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20969199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under three compartment sink and prep sink. Floor tile missing under three compartment sink and inside walk in cooler on the right(currently dry storage). Holes in wall above prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Still missing from under the three compartment sink. Holes still in wall next to prep table. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Holes in wall are fixed. Cove Molding underneath three compartment sink still missing. Time Extended

Feb 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

50-08-7

Detail 20887117

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants. Unable to issue license due to establishment changing their layout/plans. Discussed with operator he needs to submit plans and get them approved before license can be issued. There has been numerous items already prepped in the walk in cooler. Cooked rice, cooked potatoes, marinating chicken, cooked collard greens, pasta salad, meatloaf, etc. Establishment is going to fully opening tonight, per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Unable to issue license due to not having plan review approval. Operator submitted plans without application. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 20887114

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Most recent plans on file (10/30/18) do not reflect the current layout. -The steam tables/deli case in the middle of the kitchen have been removed and replaced with a prep table. -The front server area has been changed. The cooler on the right side has been replaced with a smaller reach in cooler for drinks and a soda machine with an ice bin has been added. -The "cooler case" and the "cooler"across from the handwash sink have been replaced with a line of steam cases (19 wells in total). -The customer self service area has been changed to the cashier area and another steam case(4 wells in total). There is no longer a coffee/soda self service area. -A reach in cooler has been added to the left side of the handwash sink in he kitchen, as well as the soda syrup lines. -The walk in cooler on the right is now used as dry storage. -Next to storage area, the shelves have been removed and there is a small white reach in freezer and a hot holding unit. There is also a reach in cooler right at the entrance to the storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Establishment has not sent in application for plan review. Has email from plan review that plans were submitted, but there were missing the application. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20887116

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Inside storage area, where ice machine and mop sink are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Acoustic ceiling tiles, not smooth and easily cleanable over ice machine. Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20887115

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under three compartment sink and prep sink. Floor tile missing under three compartment sink and inside walk in cooler on the right(currently dry storage). Holes in wall above prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Still missing from under the three compartment sink. Holes still in wall next to prep table. Time Extended

Jan 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

50-08-7

Detail 20762976

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants. Unable to issue license due to establishment changing their layout/plans. Discussed with operator he needs to submit plans and get them approved before license can be issued. There has been numerous items already prepped in the walk in cooler. Cooked rice, cooked potatoes, marinating chicken, cooked collard greens, pasta salad, meatloaf, etc. Establishment is going to fully opening tonight, per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 20762978

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Most recent plans on file (10/30/18) do not reflect the current layout. -The steam tables/deli case in the middle of the kitchen have been removed and replaced with a prep table. -The front server area has been changed. The cooler on the right side has been replaced with a smaller reach in cooler for drinks and a soda machine with an ice bin has been added. -The "cooler case" and the "cooler"across from the handwash sink have been replaced with a line of steam cases (19 wells in total). -The customer self service area has been changed to the cashier area and another steam case(4 wells in total). There is no longer a coffee/soda self service area. -A reach in cooler has been added to the left side of the handwash sink in he kitchen, as well as the soda syrup lines. -The walk in cooler on the right is now used as dry storage. -Next to storage area, the shelves have been removed and there is a small white reach in freezer and a hot holding unit. There is also a reach in cooler right at the entrance to the storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20762979

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Inside storage area, where ice machine and mop sink are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20762977

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled above walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20762975

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under three compartment sink and prep sink. Floor tile missing under three compartment sink and inside walk in cooler on the right(currently dry storage). Holes in wall above prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

Dec 21, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

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

50-08-7

Detail 20741288

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants. Unable to issue license due to establishment changing their layout/plans. Discussed with operator he needs to submit plans and get them approved before license can be issued. There has been numerous items already prepped in the walk in cooler. Cooked rice, cooked potatoes, marinating chicken, cooked collard greens, pasta salad, meatloaf, etc. Establishment is going to fully opening tonight, per operator. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 20741285

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -The handwash sink on the cook line has been removed. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20741286

Intermediate - 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. Most recent plans on file (10/30/18) do not reflect the current layout. -The steam tables/deli case in the middle of the kitchen have been removed and replaced with a prep table. -The front server area has been changed. The cooler on the right side has been replaced with a smaller reach in cooler for drinks and a soda machine with an ice bin has been added. -The "cooler case" and the "cooler"across from the handwash sink have been replaced with a line of steam cases (19 wells in total). -The customer self service area has been changed to the cashier area and another steam case(4 wells in total). There is no longer a coffee/soda self service area. -A reach in cooler has been added to the left side of the handwash sink in he kitchen, as well as the soda syrup lines. -The walk in cooler on the right is now used as dry storage. -Next to storage area, the shelves have been removed and there is a small white reach in freezer and a hot holding unit. There is also a reach in cooler right at the entrance to the storage area. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20741284

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Inside storage area, where ice machine and mop sink are. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20741287

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled above walk in cooler. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 20741283

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under three compartment sink and prep sink. Floor tile missing under three compartment sink and inside walk in cooler on the right(currently dry storage). Holes in wall above prep table. Warning