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4534 W Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917550
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 8 complaint inspection2 high priority, 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 5 basic (1 repeat)-28
- Administrative complaint on Jul 8Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score52
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitJul 8, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands at time of inspection
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed restaurant open and serving customers at time of inspection
Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Harold Seltzer expired 3/3/2026 Prometric
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic5
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets on reach in cooler doors are soiled at time of inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed wall by triple sink where dicer is attached is in disrepair at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed food and paper debris on floor in restaurant at time of inspection
Repeat 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.
Observed employee cell phone on loft top reach in cooler at time of inspection
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.