Meals on Wheels of Tampa, Inc.

5320 N Boulevard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603 · Catering · License 3913376

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 73 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 5, 2026 (3 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed by the Nov 5 follow-up · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed by the Nov 5 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 10 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-27
Safety score73

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Nov42026

Routine inspection

15 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
6 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitNov 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Splitter missing vacuum breaker. Manager removed splitter at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  2 flies near mop sink 1 fly next to Handwash sink near walk in cooler
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Cooked rice in reach in cooler not date marked, employee dated at time of inspection. Employee is unaware when rice was cooked.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  Need working high temp thermometer or test strips for high temp dish machine.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Cutting boards.
  Repeat violation
Basic10
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Chicken, peas, and other food items on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed off floor at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  Employee drink in reach in cooler, removed at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Cutting boards.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice build up in walk in freezer.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Microwave soiled.
  Repeat violation
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Ice machine soiled.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Wet nesting near dish machine.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Single service containers on floor in dry storage upstairs, manager removed at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  Manager closed at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Hung at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
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.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.