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2 ALEX'S

2 ALEX'S maintains a 1.6/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in TAMPA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33634
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10892654

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 7 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine , operator stated they will clean it .
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.employee drink in cooler operator removed Drink from cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed block of cheese uncovered in walk in cooler , operator covered the item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing out in water at room temperature.employee moved to walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Spoke with operator on the importance of smoothing cleanable shelves Repeat Violation
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Used for sauce Warning
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs over bottles of beer in reach in cooler with glass doors.operator moved items. 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. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat food in walk in operator moved items to the appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved food items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. -garlic in oil first temp 1:45 pm (76F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 28f -shredded cheese first temp 1:45 pm (55F - Cold Holding); 2nd temp 45f at 1:55 pm shredded ham first temp 1:45 (55F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 38f at 1:55 pm whole milk first temp 2:00 (46F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 43f at 2:57pm**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under triple sink attached to faucet missing vaunt breaker.spoke with operator the importance of using a vacuumed breaker. Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with operator of the big six and sent educational packet to operator. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled , can opener solder with debris, operator cleaned can opener and blade. Cutting boards observed with mold like substance , operator discarded cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked , next to triple sink , operator moved item blocking the sink to another area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves rusted in walk in cooler and ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired May 2025 Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser unlabeled , Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

2/18/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10733659

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8730974

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 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

5/7/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8666442

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

5/2/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8542058

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 2 basic

  • 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

11/3/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8541782

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

11/1/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8352234

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 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