ARCO IRIS CAFE
4001 North Habana Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Macfarlane Park
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs. Operator removed from bin. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of pork feet, a bucket of peeled plantains and a bucket of pork bone broth stored on floor in walk-in cooler. A case of fry oil stored on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple tongs and spatulas stored in a bucket of standing water temped 83 F at cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork, cooked beans and various cooked food not covered stored in walk-in cooler. Cooked meatballs not covered stored in walk-in freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw steaks and raw fish stored over cooked fish, cooked rice and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steak, raw fish and raw shrimp in tall single door reach-in cooler at cook line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing coffee machine tools in handwash sink at front service line. Milk jug and scrubbing pads stored in handwash sink at front service line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine at dry food storage area.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 food employees have no proof of training.
- 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 fish, cooked pork and various cooked food not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan soiled with dust build up above walkin cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reachin cooler on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor in dry storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with old food debris throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by dry storage shelf and ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Observed hand sink blocked **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pizza peel stored on floor next to oven Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 3 cases of cooking wine stored on floor in dry storage area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan soiled with dust build up above walkin cooler Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reachin cooler on cook line Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and raw beef thawing on shelf next to walkin cooler at room temperature Employee placed on walkin cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor in dry storage room Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with old food debris throughout kitchen Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over cut veggies 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. plantains (110 - Hot Holding) under warmer Employee placed in fryer and temped at 175F Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by dry storage shelf and ice machine Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil and a container of potatoes stored on floor on cookline floor adjacent to walk-in cooler
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on cookline Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil stored on cookline prep table adjacent to grill top
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over rice in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place raw beef on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plaintains (95 - Hot Holding)under heat lamp Employee reheated to 187F Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed old food debris buildup along shelf under prep table in back kitchen
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan stored in hand sink on cookline Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/13/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table on cooks line , corrected, employee removed drinks during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler not identified nor separated.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on east end of cooks line .
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign at employee hand wash in kitchen.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken Soup Base container intended for signal use, reused.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers over cooks line not not inverted.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected , 100 ppm of chlorine at time of inspection. 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. Observed employee wiping hands with used wiping cloth with gloves on , and returning to cooks line , corrected action taken inspector discussed with employee proper glove changing and hand washing between glove changes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in employee hand wash on cooks line , corrected, employee removed pan during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in kitchen m corrected , employee replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Cooked rice , cooked pork , all held over 24 hrs not date marked. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).