Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917198
What drove the grade
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 4 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-30
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
More time given
Basic2
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
More time given
- First visitAug 31, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength.
Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Two sanitizer buckets on front line tested 0 ppm. Discussed with manager. He told employee to refill. Corrected to 200 ppm
Fixed on the spot
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.
Main floor drain in warewashing area backing up. Maintenance is coming to snake drain. Operator blocked area with wet floor sign.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Need vacuum breaker after splitter. Discussed with operator.
Intermediate5
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
Dish machine temp at 143. Operator called for maintenance. Advised operator to dip dishes in 3 compartment sink sanitizer after running through dish machine.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Operator states they do not have measuring device for high temp dish machine.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Water filter expired 8/27/26. Discussed replacing with operator.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Wet rag in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee moved.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towel at hand wash sink in coffee bar area. Employee fixed.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Ice cream scooper stored in water at 112°F in coffee bar area. Operator fixed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink over food prep area.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Some pans on drying rack not inverted. Ice buckets by ice machine not inverted.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No sign at hand wash sink in coffee bar area. Employee wrote and posted.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Lid broken off of receptacle in employee unisex bathroom.
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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
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.