Ro, Jekyll, Sesame

1500 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919159

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 60 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 1, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 29 complaint inspection
3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic (2 repeats)
-28
Administrative complaint on Sep 29, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score60

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep292026

Complaint inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 1, 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:
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  More time given
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 29, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw shell over milk clarification liquid in reach in cooler in back bar prep room. Employee relocated.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  1 live fly flying around back bar. Employee cleaned and eliminated.
  Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
  Tylenol medicine on shelf next to tea. Employee relocated.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Cutting boards at bar.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Ice dumped in Handwash sink in kitchen near liquor room.
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Handwash sink at back bar and prep room at bar.
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen. Chef relocated.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  Multiple knives between ice bin and bottle bin at back bar. Employee removed.
  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 on top of dehydrator in bar prep room. Employee removed.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Cutting boards on cooks line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Ice machine in back bar prep room.
- 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 phone on cutting board at back bar. Employee removed.
  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

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.