Uptownjoes Newyork Diner
777 N Ashley Dr Ste B, Tampa, FL 33602 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916896
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection4 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-30
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time control safety Butter sitting on counter at 71°F over night see stop sale
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.
Raw eggs over bread reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Employee removed eggs to bottom shelf
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee dropped something on floor than picked it up changed gloves but no hand washing
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored. ibuprofen.
Stored on reach in coolers cook line employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
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 pasta and cook rice reach in cooler by three compartment sink
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Stored cups inside the hand washing sink. Cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Handwashing sink by office area. Employee restocked
Fixed on the spot
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Cooks line sink
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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. Observed 1 employee training.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Reach in cooler by ware washing area cooked noodles cook rice gyro meat not covered. Employee began putting lids on the containers.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat dressings reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Employee washed and removed to proper storage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Togo containers on floor.
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 prep table cutting board cooks line. Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.