Burger 21 Carrollwood
11777 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916981
What drove the grade
Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection4 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 8 basic-26
- Administrative complaint on Sep 29, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior still soiled. Showed operator.
More time given
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Dish drying shelves next to dish machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
Rack next to dish machine is still in the same condition. No rust observed on preparation table.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Operator took label off one container with label left on. All containers from yesterday with labels were corrected yesterday.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Shelves holding racks of bread have been cleaned. Toaster had been cleaned. Lemonade station has been cleaned. The sticker on the bottom of the cabinet is still in the same location.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Vent is still dusty.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor tiles and grout are still in same condition. Floor underneath soda Bibb machine, preparation table and storage racks have been cleaned.
More time given
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Observed light still flickering.
More time given
- First visitSep 29, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
Observed standing water on floor in back prep area ,under prep tables , under dry storage racks, and in walk in cooler. Operator was able to verify sink drain was not properly aligned with floor drain causing the gray water to flow on ground. Operator aligned drain and water is draining properly into floor drain. Operator cleaned water up , placed fans and sanitized areas.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Operator placed on mop sink faucet.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
De-limerick cleaner and oven cleaner placed on dry storage racks next to clear wrap. Operator moved items.
Fixed on the spot
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Three compartment sink in front area had sanitizer reading at 200ppm. Operator added water.
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior of ice machine had build up of mold like substance.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed two scrapers in hand wash sink next to oven in main kitchen.
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Observed unwashed mushrooms, romaine lettuce, and limes over ready to eat sliced tomatoes and sauces. Educated operator to move around storage.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Dish drying shelves next to dish machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
Rusted preparation table observed next to dry storage shelves. Operator started cleaning preparation table.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Educated operator.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed sticker on bottom of cabinet in customer self serve area underneath tea station with mold like substance. Lemonade station had build up of mold like substance behind where you push to serve in customer self serve area. Shelves holding racks of bread at preparation table near employee bathroom had build up of debris. Toaster had build up of food and debris
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Manager states items are currently not in use. Pans, tea containers, single use straws and napkins. Informed the operator to move items out of employee bathroom.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed dusted vent over dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep area, inside walk in cooler , under prep table Crack in kitchen floor tiles observed in various locations throughout the kitchen. Floor soiled underneath dry storage racks next to the soda Bibb machine and underneath preparation table by employee bathroom. Floor observed to be not easily cleanable due to missing grout in various locations where water has been pocketed.
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Observed flickering light over preparation area next to dry storage area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.