Rachels Place
10061 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917149
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 23), 1 intermediate (fixed before it reopened Oct 23, 1 repeat), 9 basic (2 repeats)-17
- Emergency closure on Oct 19, reopened Oct 23Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 8 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- 6th follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
- 5th follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
- 4th follow-up visitOct 22, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
- 3rd follow-up visitOct 22, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
2 live roaches inside the wood of bar counter, one roach with egg sack. Employee removed roaches. 1 live roach on kitchen floor behind ice machine. Manager removed roach.
More time given
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Ice machine, wire shelves on front line, stove drip tray, interior of fryer, and hood are soiled.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitOct 20, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1 live roach inside bar cabinet adjacent to bar area three compartment sink. 1 live roach on bar area wall behind consumer advisory paper. Operator removed roach. 1 live roach on kitchen door frame. Operator removed roach. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath stove. Operator removed roach.
More time given
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Ice machine, wire shelves on front line, stove drip tray, and hood are soiled.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
3 dead roaches on floor of bar area. 3 dead roaches on dining area floor near bar and front door to establishment.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
- First visitOct 19, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
2 live roaches the inside drain at kitchen handwashing sink, located next to Teavana reach in cooler. 1 live roach inside the Samsung reach in cooler. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor next to mop sink. 2 live roach on kitchen floor beneath three compartment sink. 8 live roaches on floor beneath bar area.
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Four burner stove top is heavily soiled. Interior of soda gun nozzle at bar area.
Repeat violation
Basic9
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Located behind bar area throughout length of bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Located inside reach in chest freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of all reach in coolers/reach in freezers, wire shelves next to fryer, ice machine, air fryer and other non-food contact surfaces are soiled.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
10 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath fryer. 2 dead roaches inside the Samsung reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches inside the Frigidaire reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches on a sticky foam tape behind dry erase board located on Frigidaire reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath three compartment sink. 3 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath wooden crates located next to employee reach in cooler/reach in freezer. 17 dead roaches on floor beneath bar area.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
103 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on kitchen floor located next to Teavana reach in cooler.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Multiple walls and ceiling inside the establishment are soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Located at multiple areas inside kitchen area: beneath front line stove and fryer, three compartment sink, ice machine and other areas.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
Antoinette J., and Rachel J. has not renewed their food handler certificates. Operator stated they have not completed it yet.
Administrative complaint
At the first visit
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Antoinette J., and Rachel J. on 1/27/2025
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
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
- 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.