DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PLANT CITY COMIC CAFE

PLANT CITY COMIC CAFE has 4 health inspections on file for its PLANT CITY location, with an overall rating of 3.8/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

303 South Collins Street
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516692

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Current plans on file: Dry bar has been converted to coffee bar. Observed ice bin with scoop Espresso machine, 2 espresso grinders, tea kettles and a microwave. No hand sink installed at bar. Added self serve ramen station in customer area that is not hard plummbed. Hot water heating stations are connected to 2- 5 gallon jugs of purified water that are bought and replaced with a new jug of purchased water. Machines then self heats water and dispense into customers bowl. Self serve ramen area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 1 Locked food storage cooler with drinks and food in customer area and area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Manager is planning on submitting new layout with hood system, expo area and additional three comapartment sink and hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Extension granted **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Confirmed Plan Review department Received application for remodel on September 16th. Pending to be assigned to Plan reviewer. Will review at next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At coffee station in bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Confirmed Plan Review department Received application for remodel on September 16th. Pending to be assigned to Plan reviewer. Will review at next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455678

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Current plans on file: Dry bar has been converted to coffee bar. Observed ice bin with scoop Espresso machine, 2 espresso grinders, tea kettles and a microwave. No hand sink installed at bar. Added self serve ramen station in customer area that is not hard plummbed. Hot water heating stations are connected to 2- 5 gallon jugs of purified water that are bought and replaced with a new jug of purchased water. Machines then self heats water and dispense into customers bowl. Self serve ramen area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 1 Locked food storage cooler with drinks and food in customer area and area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Manager is planning on submitting new layout with hood system, expo area and additional three comapartment sink and hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Extension granted **Time Extended**
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At coffee station in bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10879917

  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting pickles with bare hands. Discussed with manager and employee washed hands and put gloves on **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Current plans on file: Dry bar has been converted to coffee bar. Observed ice bin with scoop Espresso machine, 2 espresso grinders, tea kettles and a microwave. No hand sink installed at bar. Added self serve ramen station in customer area that is not hard plummbed. Hot water heating stations are connected to 2- 5 gallon jugs of purified water that are bought and replaced with a new jug of purchased water. Machines then self heats water and dispense into customers bowl. Self serve ramen area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 1 Locked food storage cooler with drinks and food in customer area and area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Manager is planning on submitting new layout with hood system, expo area and additional three comapartment sink and hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At coffee station in bar Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager has couple of new hires that have not completed form. Manager had employees start signing off **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8670150

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed