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2774 E Fowler Ave #B, Tampa, FL 33612 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916320

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Grade C
Safety score 73 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 14, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.High priority · no follow-up needed · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection
    4 high priority (3 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 11 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -27
  • Safety score73

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

16 violations found
  1. First visitOct 14, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    16 violations found:

    • 4 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 11 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.

      Raw chicken stored overtop unwashed cabbage inside walk in cooler.

      Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw eggs stored overtop cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed eggs and discarded eggs.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.

      Household pesticides stored in kitchen area (Raid).

      Container of medicine improperly stored.

      Medicine stored on 3 compartment sink. Owner removed and properly stored medicine.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Cutting board in reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.

    Basic11

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Raw beef inside reach in frezzer has no covering.

      Food stored on floor.

      Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

      Knife stored in between reach in cooler and food preparation table.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Employee drink stored on food preparation table next to reach in cooler in kitchen area.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      Walk in cooler shelves have rust.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

      Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board.

      Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Soiled wet cloth stored on food preparation table.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Walk in cooler door handle is soiled.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef cleaned out water.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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 food preparation table in back kitchen area.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

      Wet mop stored inside mop bucket by back door.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination4
Wiping cloths and linens2
Chemicals and toxic substances2
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1