DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

2 ALEX'S

West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33634
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733659

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of eggs stored on floor in walkin cooler. Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rust pitted.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling soiled with grease buildup throughout kitchen.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ham stored in non food grade bag in white Frigidaire reachin freezer.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter Employee removed splitter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on equipment, prep tables,and shelves throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink in dish area Cups stored in hand sink on service line adjacent to register. Employee removed cups and trash can Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in dish area. Employee placed paper towels at hand sink **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with purple degreaser under 3-compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press machine stored on prep table on cookline.

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730974

  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. On cook line while cooking pasta. Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink espresso with no lid at cook line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men's restroom.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. A piece of cheese block cut in half and not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked rice in walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw fish to lower shelf to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee eating and drinking on cook line, then returned to work with food without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large pan of shredded mozzarella 53 F and minced ham 56 F stored on prep table at cook line. Employee moved to reach-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at front service counter.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can by three-compartments sink. Employee relocated trash can. Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes dumped in handwash sink at front service counter. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Minced chorizo, cooked rice and various ready to eat food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three-compartments sink. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8666442

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At front bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black bean rice, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542058

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At front bar. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A container of cooked noodle stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Employee added chlorine, test 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillets and raw pork stored over cooked rice and minced ham in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked black bean rice 47 F, minced ham 47 F, minced chorizo 48 F, cheese block 47 F, raw fish filet 49 F, raw pork 47 F. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at three compartment sink blocked by a large trash can. Employee relocated trash can away form handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks on cook line and at dish washing area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black bean rice, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541782

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cooked pork and various food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352234

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A pot of cooked black bean rice stored on floor at kitchen. Employee moved to prep table. A case of ham stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths on prep table. Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. No ware washing at time of inspection. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over pizza doughs and cooked lasagna, raw beef stored over cooked noodle in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched handled soiled dishes, touched soiled wet wiping cloths, then engaged to prep food on cook line with the same gloves. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: cut lettuce 47 F, cooked noodle 44-48 F, cut tomato 58 F, sliced white American cheese 60 F. Reach-in cooler at kitchen: Cold holding: cooked black bean rice 45-47 F, raw beef 51 F, raw chicken 50 F. On prep table at cook line: shredded mozzarella (59-68F - Cold Holding); minced ham (63-70F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to walk-in cooler and contacted refrigerator repair company. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at three compartment sink blocked by large trash can. Employee relocated trash can. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cooked pork and various food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles. Repeat Violation Warning