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LOVE AT FIRST BITE TO GO

Based on 3 health inspections, LOVE AT FIRST BITE TO GO in TAMPA has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 3 reports on file

1270 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13626908

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler handles soiled with grease and debris. Exterior of the microwave soiled with grease.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Per operator, water was overflowing from potable water tank earlier because she forgot to shut off water hose while filling the tank. Operator dried floor at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A bag of plastic soup containers stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster tails thawed in standing water at three-compartments sink. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving the public at time of inspection.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pieces of cooked chicken breast (109F - Hot Holding) and a pan of Alfredo sauce (109F - Hot Holding) stored on griddle top. Operator reheating at time of inspection: cooked chicken 173 F, Alfredo sauce 166 F. 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 fryer baskets soiled with accumulated old burned food substance and grease.

9/17/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10895303

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 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

3/4/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10786499

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed