CORNER CAFE

CORNER CAFE has 6 health inspections on file for its TAMPA location, with an overall rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1502 E SLIGH AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498651

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine behind bar is soiled with slime debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Interior of ice bin stained **Time Extended**
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Temperature on dish machine reaching 97F. Discussed with operator 7 day callback date or discontinue use and have 3 compartment sink set up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Dish machine has not been fixed, restaurant currently using 3 compartment sink to wash and sanitize dish ware. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935263

  • 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 food items in reach in cooler on wall with mixer. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine behind bar is soiled with slime debris. 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Temperature on dish machine reaching 97F. Discussed with operator 7 day callback date or discontinue use and have 3 compartment sink set up Warning

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10731010

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish not separated from raw beef in glass reach-in-cooler. Emailed manager Safe Refrigeration Storage Handout
  • 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734576

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356292

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over containers of sour cream in glass reach-in-cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 foods in glass reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation