Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

MITY NICE CAFE

5944 BENJAMIN RD, Town 'n' Country, FL 33634

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Town 'n' Country
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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 24440942

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wear new gloves without first washing hands after handling a container of raw shell eggs. Discussed with employee, employee wash hands and then wore new gloves at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24440940

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs stored over squeeze bottles with sauces inside front line reach in cooler. Employee relocated raw shell eggs to an approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24440935

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soiled. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24440938

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks inside establishment. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 24440936

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. One bag of ground beef and chorizo not identified or segregated inside front service reach in freezer. Operator segregated personal foods at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 24440941

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on cutting board on front line reaching cooler. Employee removed cell phone at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24440939

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two jugs of oil stored on floor in dry storage area next to reach in chest freezers. Operator relocated all oil to an approved location at time of inspection.

10-17-4

Detail 24440934

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Three knives stored between front line cook reach in cooler and oven.

12B-13-4

Detail 24440937

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal beverage inside reach in cooler at service area, employee removed beverage at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24440933

Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepared potatoes inside front service reach in freezer not covered.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 24245873

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in non food grade bags in reach in cooler , employee discard item. discussed with operator the importance of using food grade containers to store foodCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24245876

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat items in the reach in cooler closest to service window, employee moved item to the appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24245868

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint stored next to food and single service containers, operator moved paint to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24245874

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards

31A-11-4

Detail 24245869

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food items placed on sink in the kitchen area , employee moved items.

31B-02-4

Detail 24245871

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink , under service window , manager placed paper towels at handwash sink Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24245878

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

24-07-4

Detail 24245872

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -clean lids stored between unwashed produce, operator moved to items. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24245870

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.spoke with operator about the importance of smooth cutting boards.

40-06-5

Detail 24245877

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table, employee moved item Observed employee back pack in kitchen by the stoves. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 24245875

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood used under microwave on shelf in kitchen. Discussed with operator the importance of smooth sealed surfaces.

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-11-5

Detail 23718904

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket along doors in reachin cooler adjacent to 3-compartment sink

12B-13-4

Detail 23718901

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in refrigerator on cook line. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23718902

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reachin cooler adjacent to 3-compartment sink

02D-01-5

Detail 23718903

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar no label.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23170049

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo stored over cooked chicken in pizza prep cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw steaks in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23170047

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line, operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23170048

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black food debris. On cook line.

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-19-4

Detail 22704885

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water shut off in all handwash sinks at time of inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 22704890

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of sliced raw steak (67F - Cold Holding) stored on handwash sink in kitchen. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22704884

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of WD-40 stored on food storage shelf over the prep table on cook line. Operator removed from food storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22704889

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container of raw sliced beef and a slow cooker with pot roast stored on handwash sink blocked to utilize handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 22704886

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 22704888

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All handwash sinks has hot water shut off. Operator turn on hot water, temped 100+ F. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22704887

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee drinks stored in reach-in cooler at front service area.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22311310

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and pooled egg stored over sauerkraut and other sauces in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22311309

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line, operator provided. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22311307

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

22-08-4

Detail 22311308

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.

29-49-6

Detail 22311311

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At kitchen.

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 21832384

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Time Extended

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21821438

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burger stored over cooked chicken and raw steak in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21821439

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler at front service area: Cold holding: sliced ham 51 F, sliced turkey 50 F, sliced roast beef 51 F, corn salsa 47 F. Operator moved all time/temperature control for safety food to other working reach-in coolers. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21821436

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21821437

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. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21821435

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

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 21540192

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezers in storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21540191

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21320715

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of mozzarella 48 F cold holding in reach-in cooler. Operator stated that it was left on cook line for less than 30 minutes. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21320713

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21320712

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezers in storage room. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21320714

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21320711

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Double bucketed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21013708

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. Operator moved cooked chicken to top shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21013711

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of pooled egg (61F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 21013713

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. 2 of 3 employees.

12B-07-4

Detail 21013710

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

13-03-4

Detail 21013712

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

23-03-4

Detail 21013709

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

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 20528758

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw beef patties stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. Operator removed raw items to other reach-in cooler for proper raw storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20528756

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

12B-13-4

Detail 20528757

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored over milk in reach-in cooler. Operator put drink in employee drink storage container and segregated from other food items. Corrected On-Site