CHUCHY'S CAFE

CHUCHY'S CAFE has 9 health inspections on file for its TAMPA location, with an overall rating of 1.4/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

9641 PALM RIVER RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13463541

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich reach in cooler.
  • 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. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front counter.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under 3 compartment sink. Leaking into pan. Pipe leaking under Handwash sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar . Repeat Violation
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Employee relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked broth in walk in cooler. Employee relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

7/16/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10874343

Met Inspection Standards

6 int, 5 basic

  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 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 prep table in 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. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut onion in walk in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon and sponge in handwash sink at front counter.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
  • 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 pork and multiple items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

5/14/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10800188

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 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 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on dry storage shelf. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 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 jacket on dry storage shelf next to bulk grits. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk salt. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **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 chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**

3/17/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8874884

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 5 basic

  • 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 coffee on dry storage shelf. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 jacket on dry storage shelf next to bulk grits. Warning
  • 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. Handle in bulk salt. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site 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/ Yudely Iglesias 12/20/24 Prometric. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. 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 chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

9/4/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8874070

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Inspector provided at time of callback. **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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**

8/28/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8775277

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor behind front counter. 1 dead roach next to reach in freezer in kitchen. 1 dead roach on handwash sink. 1 dead under handwash sink. 1 dead roach under dry storage rack. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potato sticks in jelly cup container. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches on floor behind front counter. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid. Warning

3/28/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8530194

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 5 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Blanket on dry storage shelf next to sodas for restaurant. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes in bucket on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Two employees preparing sandwich meat and cheese with no gloves.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over onions in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Operator drained three compartment sink and water drained out of grease trap on to kitchen floor. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Baby wipes over single use items for restaurant.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Two employees washed hands in three compartment sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by cart. Repeat Violation
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator only has bleach for laundry. Operator bought correct bleach at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 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.

3/28/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8642189

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over onions in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by cart. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**

10/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8374487

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Red Bull on reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee McDonald's shake in white reach in freezer.
  • 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 purses on dry storage rack next to Alfredo sauce and over maple syrup.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes and peppers on the floor in walk in cooler.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee acetaminophen on dry storage rack over food for establishment.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded cheddar cheese in reach in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart with cases of water and multiple items.
  • 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. Pork, green beans and multiple items in walk in cooler .