Tampa, Hillsborough County

WESTWOOD CAFE

2002 N LOIS AVE STE 140, Tampa, FL 33607

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Nov 6, 2025
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Closed
Inspections
4

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.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 24175408

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A metal scrubbing pad stored in Handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24175410

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles stored above mop sink. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 24175407

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 24175406

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-03-4

Detail 24175411

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Baklava in glass door refrigerator for self services at dining area.

51-13-4

Detail 24175409

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

42-01-4

Detail 24175405

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

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-32-4

Detail 23477084

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream and Greek yogurt containers on dish storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 23297729

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored above coffee maker Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23297732

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked pasta in reachin cooler Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23297727

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

41-17-4

Detail 23297731

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer above mop sink Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23297733

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to front registers Employee voluntarily discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23297730

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean plastic container stored above white reachin freezer Warning

25-32-4

Detail 23297728

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream and Greek yogurt containers on dish storage area Warning

Mar 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 22750370

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed operator using shopping bags as freezer food storage bags.

08A-05-6

Detail 22750364

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over cooked ready to eat rice in the reach-in cooler adjacent to the registers. Operator removed rice and placed on top shelf. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22750374

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Zucchini 75 11:55 am-retemped at 170F at 1:24pm , Eggplant 75 11:55 am-retemped at 174 F 1:24pm, Cooked carrots 75 11:57 am-retemped at 184F at 1:24pm Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22750361

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two small CO2 tanks unsecured. One tank observed located next to the small white reach-in freezer, underneath a shelf. Observed second tank located underneath a cabinet in lobby.

36-32-5

Detail 22750365

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in ceiling tile entrance to kitchen.

24-05-4

Detail 22750366

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates on storages shelves above 3 compartment sink and above large white reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 22750371

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed location in the lobby.

16-46-4

Detail 22750369

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container located on top of large white reach-in freezer

08B-39-4

Detail 22750367

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator cut lettuce without properly washing the lettuce first Employee explained proper procedures

25-05-4

Detail 22750362

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor of the storage area of the dining room.

25-06-4

Detail 22750372

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white and silver take out containers not inverted and stored above large white freezer and reach-in deli.

25-09-4

Detail 22750368

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed utensils not all stored in the same direction

08B-63-4

Detail 22750363

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed an unprotected chest freezer in the lobby.

42-01-4

Detail 22750373

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink filled with water. Operator hung mop. Corrected On-Site