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East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Florida, 33584
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
Intermediate
Basic
Total
Disposition: Emergency order recommended
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 0 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
16
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -In Sugar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee earbuds and keys stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -Hand wash sink at buffet line -Hand wash sink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of cooked clams stored less than 6 inches above floor in walk-in freezer -bucket of watermelons stored on floor, operator relocated - oil jug stored on floor in kitchen, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Watermelons stored on floor in walk in **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk- in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 10-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -Tongs on grill handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 42-03-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tools stored above foods on dry storage shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - Sugar not labeled by common name in soda and tea area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on roll top reach in cooler stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Serve station - buffet line behind flat top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 18 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
18
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -double glass door reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen, pulled towards front **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -In Sugar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee earbuds and keys stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -Hand wash sink at buffet line -Hand wash sink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of cooked clams stored less than 6 inches above floor in walk-in freezer -bucket of watermelons stored on floor, operator relocated - oil jug stored on floor in kitchen, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Watermelons stored on floor in walk in **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk- in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 10-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -Tongs on grill handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS at service station -sign states hand wash only **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 42-03-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tools stored above foods on dry storage shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - Sugar not labeled by common name in soda and tea area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2x, 0ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -black hose underneath shelf in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on roll top reach in cooler stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -employee restroom in kitchen -HWS at serve station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: No paper towels **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Serve station - buffet line behind flat top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 23 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
22
Total
33
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -double glass door reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen, pulled towards front **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom in kitchen **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -In Sugar **Warning**
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee earbuds and keys stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door **Warning**
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -Hand wash sink at buffet line -Hand wash sink in kitchen **Warning**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of cooked clams stored less than 6 inches above floor in walk-in freezer -bucket of watermelons stored on floor, operator relocated - oil jug stored on floor in kitchen, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk- in freezer **Warning**
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -Tongs on grill handle **Warning**
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk-in freezer **Warning**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -glass door reach in cooler **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS at service station -sign states hand wash only **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled **Warning**
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tools stored above foods on dry storage shelves **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -employee thawing frozen shrimp in standing water, operator placed under continuously flowing cold water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -prep sink faucet and handle leaking **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - Sugar not labeled by common name in soda and tea area **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2x, 0ppm **Warning**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -License expired 04/01/2024, operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef over krab in walk-in freezer **Warning**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef over raw shrimp in walk-in freezer **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -all sushi portions stored on buffet less than 2 hours are above 41F, operator placed under Time As Public Health Control -boiled eggs 57F, per operator stored on buffet less than 1 hour, operator placed under Time As Public Health Control -Raw beef 51F, raw chicken 50F, raw shrimp 51F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sushi rice 107F, per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed foods under Time As Public Health Control -cooked clams 112F, teriyaki chicken 100F, Fries 112F, per all foods operator stored on buffet less than 30 minutes, operator placed foods under Time As Public Health Control **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -black hose underneath shelf in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on roll top reach in cooler stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -employee restroom in kitchen -HWS at serve station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Serve station - buffet line behind flat top **Warning**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -cold TCS foods on buffet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 33 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 22 basic).