LOVE AT FIRST BITE TO GO
Based on 2 health inspections, LOVE AT FIRST BITE TO GO in TAMPA has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1270 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10895303
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
- 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.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of powder substance on prep table not labeled, employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator provided proper sanitizer before the completion of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs with mozzarella cheese and cooked pasta in reach in cooler by food truck entrance. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 1st temp 1:25pm (107F - Hot Holding), per operator food truck just opened at 12, rapidly reheating on stove. Alfredo sauce 2nd temp 1:47pm 166F. Operator placing Alfredo sauce and other food items on time. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed bowl of pasta sitting on hand washing sink, operator removed. 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. Provided copy of employee health agreement Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unknown chemical in unlabeled bottle, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10786499
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed