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CRYSTAL BAY CAFE

Health inspection records show CRYSTAL BAY CAFE in TAMPA has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

800 East Twiggs Street
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926303

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating over pizza production by ware washing area. Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed clean dishes to put away after eating on prep line Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 45F on prep line. Manager moved to freezer 2nd temp 43F Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 50-100 ppm retested to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 expired 3-14-25 julia Julith fanning Cheryl Warning

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10700180

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment by 3 compartment sink
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Inspection Date: 10/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8745531

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain by ice machine
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster needs to be cleaned from food debris

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8639308

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575193

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near sink being repaired.maintenance used shop vac to remove water. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink pipe leaking, maintenance repaired during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200 ppm, operator diluted it.

Inspection Date: 12/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363423

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.