CHANTA AUTHENTIC EUROPEAN CUISINE

113 South Hyde Park Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33606
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/27/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #10788561
2025-02-27
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 2/26/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor. Operator has invoice showing that pest control recently treated on restaurant on 01/31/2025. Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation. Chef washed onions. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus and lobster thawing at room temperature. Chef placed food under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings underneath food preparation table in back kitchen area. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has a container stored inside it. Chef removed container and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food Inspector #10787602
2025-02-26
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 8/20/2024

High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw chicken stored in water inside walk in cooler. In small storage containers on bottom shelves of walk in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour bin stored on floor next to food preparation sink.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on reach in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed items from trash took off gloves started working without washing hands. Spoke with employee about proper hand washing employee washed his hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 82F in pot next to grill.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used inside pork belly container inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 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. See stop sale. Garlic and oil held on time has no time markings.
  • 01B-17-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Garlic and oil held at room temperature has no date markings. Chef stated it was made 2 days ago.
  • 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/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on front line.
  • 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. Lasagna cooked in the past 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Food Inspector #8851281
2024-08-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 14 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 4/11/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Feta cheese stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef removed cheese and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towel lining octopus pan. Chef removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 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.
  • 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.
Food Inspector #8580743
2024-04-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/22/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour stored on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Chef
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored underneath reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
  • 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. Mashed potatoes inside refrigerator held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8380224
2023-12-22
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/22/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).