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LIMA

Health inspection records show LIMA in TAMPA has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

19062 Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33647
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10896349

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board on prep table above rotisserie hot holding unit at kitchen entrance.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers above pull top reach in cooler across from walk in cooler not inverted. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White container with green lid on cook line not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liner next to fryer. Discussed with operator using a different liner, he changed for deli paper. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed expired license with operator. He will be renewing license today during slow time.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of eggs over washed and prepped peppers. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water temperature at hand washing sink on cook line 79F Hot water temperature at hand washing sink in back prep area 73F. Operator called plumber, he will be coming out later today. **Corrective Action Taken**

6/4/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10745496

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed its build up on the ceiling vents on the cook line. Manager had an employee clean vents. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the kitchen dish washing area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on the prep table in the back near the dish washing area.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the manager called the dish machine company to request test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**

12/17/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8720822

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 4 int, 8 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone above reach in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk in freezer, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on reach in cooler, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and sugar not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut peppers and peas. Employee removed at time of inspection.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 51 F in reach in cooler, employee placed to bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided copies of food handler certification.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near register.

3/5/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8522035

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler Eggs
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Thawing meat in handsink
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 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 meat's vegetable in walk in cooler

10/10/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8342815

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop bulk rice
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along floor and ceiling Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of raw shrimp stored in hand sink on cookline
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
  • 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. Observed cooked chicken with no date mark in walk-in cooler