ESTHERS CAFE
With 4 documented inspections, ESTHERS CAFE in TAMPA has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
3001 East Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10893132
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above steam table.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans stored above 3 compartment sink.
- 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.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed old food debris on flat top grill.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breading/seasoning mixture on top of microwave not labeled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Copy provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with old food debris.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing purple liquid underneath 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8707453
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cut leafy greens 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. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 3/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450094
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 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.
- 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.