University, Hillsborough County

FLAMING MOUNTAIN

13520 UNIVERSITY PLAZA ST, University, FL 33613

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Dec 15, 2025

City

University

County

Hillsborough

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 24251859

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw squid and beef in the reach in cooler. Discussed proper storage.

31A-09-4

Detail 24251860

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a strainer blocking the handwashing sink in the back area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24251857

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at the handwashing sink in the back. Manager added paper towel. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24251858

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep tables. Discussed replacing them. Repeat Violation

Jul 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23846558

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit.

31B-02-4

Detail 23846557

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee was able to provide paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23846556

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with no label when asked and employee stated it was sanitizer.

14-09-4

Detail 23846555

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and the dish drying area.

10-07-4

Detail 23846559

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons used to serve rice in a cup of water temping at 84F. Repeat Violation

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23576797

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork skewers being stored over tofu and veggie skewers. Discussed proper storage with employees.

22-02-4

Detail 23576801

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the prep tables and in the dish storing rack.

16-37-1

Detail 23576802

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23576804

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel or hand soap at the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. Manager replaced paper towel. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23576798

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the bin of sugar.

14-09-4

Detail 23576803

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on the prep tables and in the dish storing rack with many cut marks. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23576799

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks being stored on the shelves above the prep table and three compartment sink.

10-07-4

Detail 23576800

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons used to scoop rice in standing water temping 68F.

Oct 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 23216221

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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Provided manager a copy of procedures. Manager posted written procedures. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23216223

Intermediate - No paper towels/soap or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at the hand wash sink on the cook line. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23216225

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle with chemical cleaner with no label. Manager had an employee label the bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23216220

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks all throughout them on the cook line and prep table in the back prep area.

36-17-5

Detail 23216222

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the back area next to the cook line.

51-13-4

Detail 23216226

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster observed. Provided manager with a copy. Manger posted sign. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23216224

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed an open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23216219

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a sanitizer bucket used to wipe down the tables testing at 0ppm. Employee changed the bucket out and re-tested at 50ppm. Employee stated that they change out the sanitizer buckets every 2 hours. Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 22749663

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22749664

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line and by three compartment sink. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Total: 5

01C-03-4

Detail 22525558

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-10-4

Detail 22525560

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

01C-02-4

Detail 22525559

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

31B-03-4

Detail 22525557

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in dispenser located next to three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22525556

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 21757510

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

11-27-4

Detail 21757511

11-26-1

Detail 21757508

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.

14-11-5

Detail 21757509

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door panel missing. Manager has part on order Corrective Action Taken

10-08-5

Detail 21757507

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in prep area Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Not available electronically

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02D-06-5

Detail 21620826

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed buckets of seasonings in different language Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21620824

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21620825

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21620823

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In back dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 21618694

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on cook line hand sink. Observed 4 live roaches on wall by prep area. Observed 1 live roach in between shelving in back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Observed 2 live roaches on wall behind prep table manager eradicated Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Observed 1 live roach under cook line Observed 2 live roaches on wall by hand sink Observed 1 live roach by power strip Observed 1 live roach in ice machine. Stop sale ice. Observed 1 live roach behind cooler. Manager eradicated them Time Extended

02D-06-5

Detail 21618690

13-07-4

Detail 21618692

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing gold bracelet on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21618691

36-17-5

Detail 21618693

08B-38-4

Detail 21618689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water and spices on floor in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21618688

Dec 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 21614497

35A-23-4

Detail 21614500

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 150 droppings on wall outlet and in between wall and shelving in back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Observed approximately 15 roach droppings on wall in between shelving Time Extended

02D-06-5

Detail 21614502

13-07-4

Detail 21614495

35B-01-4

Detail 21614499

36-17-5

Detail 21614501

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21614498

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water and spices on floor in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21614496

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In back dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended

Dec 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 21613200

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies on pack prep area rack Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21613194

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on cook line hand sink. Observed 4 live roaches on wall by prep area. Observed 1 live roach in between shelving in back prep area Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 21613190

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 150 droppings on wall outlet and in between wall and shelving in back prep area Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21613192

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor by hand sink on cook line Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21613191

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook prep table: raw shelled eggs (63F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02D-06-5

Detail 21613197

Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed buckets of seasonings in different language Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21613189

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser in server station not labeled. Server labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21613196

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing gold bracelet on cook line Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21613198

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21613199

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back prep area Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21613195

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water and spices on floor in dry storage Warning

36-62-4

Detail 21613193

Basic - Light not functioning. In back dish area Warning

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 21481487

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of oyster sauce.

08A-05-6

Detail 21481481

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over chili oil in cooler by office. Raw chicken over potatoes in cooler by ice machine. Manager moved all raw items under ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21481488

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Manager placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21481480

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Manager placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21481492

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked two days ago not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 21481484

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled of cleaner.

08B-20-4

Detail 21481483

Basic - Dented oyster sauce can not properly segregated. Manager segregated. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21481486

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch.

35B-01-4

Detail 21481485

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21481478

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 21481479

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

25-11-5

Detail 21481482

Basic - Single-service articles stored shed that is not fully enclosed in back kitchen. Shed has gaps that open to outside.

29-49-6

Detail 21481490

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at end of prep room. Employee cleaned standing water. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21481489

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature. Manager moved to sink under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21481491

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins of flour not labeled.

Oct 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

13-07-4

Detail 21479639

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelet Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21479638

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21479641

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, gaskets of reach in cooler cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Hood filters cleaned. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 21479640

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - raw chicken, dumplings Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Time Extended

Aug 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21271386

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut veggies in front reach in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef on cooks line reach in cooler. Discussed food storage with employee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended

01B-13-4

Detail 21271380

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two racks of raw ribs thawing in mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended

12A-03-4

Detail 21271388

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing and to wash hands in hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21271381

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: No employee food handlers certificates. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21271389

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. Cooked beef Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended

13-07-4

Detail 21271379

12B-06-4

Detail 21271385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette bud on floor in back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21271390

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 21271387

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21271384

12B-13-4

Detail 21271382

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Upright reach in cooler across from ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21271383

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - raw chicken, dumplings Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-12: Time Extended

Aug 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

22-48-5

Detail 21270608

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Disinfecting bleach. Operator went to purchase approved sanitizer. Approved Clorox provided. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 21270614

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near dishwashing area Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21270615

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut veggies in front reach in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef on cooks line reach in cooler. Discussed food storage with employee Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21270616

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 rodent droppings on floor behind cooks line 4 rodent droppings under prep table 15 rodent droppings in water heater closet 1 rodent droppings on bamboo shoots strips Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 21270606

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two racks of raw ribs thawing in mop sink. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21270605

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing and to wash hands in hand wash sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21270617

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21270613

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21270610

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelet Warning

12B-06-4

Detail 21270612

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette bud on floor in back prep area Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21270609

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 21270619

Basic - Food stored outside. Storage shed not fully enclosed with gaps of light holding dry goods Unami seasoning , sugar, cooking oil. Employee moved items inside establishment at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21270607

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21270620

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, gaskets of reach in cooler cooks line Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21270618

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Upright reach in cooler across from ice machine Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21270611

Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - raw chicken, dumplings Warning

Mar 25, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-03-5

Detail 20957006

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Discussed big 6 and reporting responsibilities with manager. Provided them with written instructions.

16-37-1

Detail 20957008

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

24-13-4

Detail 20957009

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Boxes of bowls for the establishment stored in mens bathroom at the time of inspection. Operator removed all items. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20957007

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site