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CENTRAL CAFE

Based on 6 health inspections, CENTRAL CAFE in TAMPA has earned a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

308 East Zack Street
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488434

  • 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. table top electric grill Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13483083

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale Reach in cooler ambient air temp 54F American cheese 54F Swiss cheese 52F provolone cheese 52F cut ham 52F cut ham 52 F roast beef 52F Mexican shredded cheese 53F cook chicken 45F American cheese 45F cook ham 45F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: White Cheese 58 f Swiss 52 F provolone 52F top of the reach in cooler held less than 4 hours. Same reach in cooler a employee moved deli cheeses in Freezer reach in and is going to ice bath other items. **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. Paula Montfort Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Paula Montfort **Time Extended**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For the raw shelled eggs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. table top electric grill Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915891

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 retested to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler ambient air temp 54F American cheese 54F Swiss cheese 52F provolone cheese 52F cut ham 52F cut ham 52 F roast beef 52F Mexican shredded cheese 53F Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale Reach in cooler ambient air temp 54F American cheese 54F Swiss cheese 52F provolone cheese 52F cut ham 52F cut ham 52 F roast beef 52F Mexican shredded cheese 53F cook chicken 45F American cheese 45F cook ham 45F 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. Paula Montfort Warning
  • 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. For the raw shelled eggs. Warning
  • 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. table top electric grill Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10712846

  • 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator has table top electric fryer, and table top electric stove to cook eggs on in the unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8708486

  • 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Fresh water line has no quick disconnect. Warning
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
  • 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. Operator has table top electric fryer, and table top electric stove to cook eggs on in the unit.

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8640893

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed