CANOPY ROAD CAFÉ
10254 Causeway Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33619
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801399
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Thorough out kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen near door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chris Johnson 2-5-25 ServSafe Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Chris Johnson does not have completed and updated food manager certification at time of callback. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jamie Smith. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Jamie Smith is person in charge at time of callback and does not have food manager certification. Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 total employees at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: 4 employees. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 5/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10837456
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888241
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler door handles. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Thorough out kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid eggs on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen near door. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on front counter. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw beef with gloves on and changed gloves without washing hands Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chris Johnson 2-5-25 ServSafe Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink near kitchen door. Employee filing up squeeze bottle in handwash sink. Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jamie Smith. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 total employees at time of inspection. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid on counter top. Warning
Inspection Date: 11/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8887499
- 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 phone on reach in cooler on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787735
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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 phone on reach in cooler on cooks line.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to cooks line.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer on cooks line.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell eggs not marked. Operator time marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dish machine.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Inspection Date: 4/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386686
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in chicken breading.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with chicken breading.
- 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 phone above reach in cooler.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above dish machine.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout kitchen.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting avocados before washing it.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to container of chicken breading.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.single service bowls on floor at bar.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of chicken breading not labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter left at tables in between customers.
- 07-08-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter left at tables in between customers. Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 6+ employees working with no food manager on site.
- 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. Sent operator written procedure for eggs held on time.
- 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. Operator provided 4 food handler certifications. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 9/5/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490098
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer next to grill. Reach in cooler on line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8484731
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to kitchen door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer next to grill. Reach in cooler on line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From reach in cooler near kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chicken flour. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: shredded cheddar 59 F, sour cream 66 F per operator item were prepped at 9 am. Temperature taken 11:15 am. Operator put items in walk in cooler. Cold holding: blue cheese crumbles 46 F, raw chicken 46 F, heavy cream 46 F, walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Raw chicken tenders 44 F, blue cheese 46 F, raw bacon 45 F, fresco cheese 45 F, Per operator temperature was taken at 5:30 am and was 41 F, operator added ice at time of callback. Admin Complaint
- 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 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8483397
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf next to pancake batter and over clean dishes for establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to kitchen door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer next to grill. Reach in cooler on line. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Blue cheese in walk in cooler. Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From reach in cooler near kitchen door. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chicken flour. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: blue cheese crumbles 46 F, raw chicken 46 F, heavy cream 46 F, Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: shredded cheddar 59 F, sour cream 66 F per operator item were prepped at 9 am. Temperature taken 11:15 am. Operator put items in walk in cooler. Cold holding: blue cheese crumbles 46 F, raw chicken 46 F, heavy cream 46 F, walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on bulk caramel sauce. Employee relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site 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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 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. Repeat Violation Warning