MAIKELS KITCHEN
3864 West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 14 filets of raw red snapper thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. 3 filets of raw salmon thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water stored over spice dry storage rack. Employee relocated water bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal foods stored on shelf in Walk in cooler not identified. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling and walls heavily soiled on front line cook. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in food storage area landing a shopping cart. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 14 filets of raw red snapper thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. 3 filets of raw salmon thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomato 55F at 9:51am retempt to 59F at 11:07am. Items placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 66F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced ham 59F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced Swiss cheese 59F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced tomato 55F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, whole shell eggs 58F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, Cuban sandwiches 58F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am. Employee relocated all items into freezer for quick chill during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200+ppm. Employee adjusted to 50ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in back kitchen. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee removed bucket during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9 employees working, no CFM present. Manager arrived during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to Walk in freezer. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards located at drive-through Reach in cooler and inside kitchen area. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign in women's restroom. Handwashing signs provided to operator via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen ceiling and walls are yellow and heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at drive-through service station. Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinking from an open container in kitchen next to prep table. Personal drinks on hood above fryer. Personal drink on prep table at drive-through counter. Employee removed all drinks from prep tables during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards located at drive-through Reach in cooler and inside kitchen area. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 boxes of raw chicken stored on kitchen floor by back exit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign in women's restroom. Handwashing signs provided to operator via email. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen exit door open during time of inspection allowing flies to enter kitchen area. Operator closed door during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawed improperly in a bucket of water in dish pit area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over Ready to eat carrots in Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen ceiling and walls are yellow and heavily soiled. Warning
- 01B-32-4:High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. 2 Single use containers of dishwashing liquid used to store cut pumpkin. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in back kitchen. Landed on boxes of raw chicken and Walk in cooler doors. 1 fly in service line landed on counter by juicing machine. 1 fly in service line landed on counter of Reach in cooler. 1 live fly at buffet counter, landed on service spoon handle and shrimp with peppers. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used for cilantro, bread, and sliced bell peppers in Walk in cooler. Operator removed all produce in shopping bags and placed into hotel pans during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 2 Single use containers of dishwashing liquid used to store cut pumpkin. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over Ready to eat ham and cheese in Walk in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw fish in Walk in cooler. Operator rearranged all products to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban sandwich 50F, sliced tomato 50F, cut lettuce 50F, sliced ham 50F. Operator placed products into Walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 93F, chicken empanada 111F, ham croquette 128F, beef empanada, chicken croquette 127F, ham and cheese empanada 117F, cheese croquette 116F, chicken and peppers 127F, plantains 107F. Employees returned products to oven for reheating during time of inspection. Roast pork butt 117F. Employee returned product to oven for reheating during time of inspection. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped personal drink into Employee handwash sink. Discussed with operator that hand washing sinks are for hand washing only. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted consumer advisory during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 19 total violations (7 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves inside the walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food inside the walk in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottled water stored in ice inside the ice bin. The beverage was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 white containers stored open the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding walk in cooler Cuban sandwich 45 f tapioca 44 f milk 44 f raw beef 44 f talked to employee to place ice on items in walk in cooler. Reach in service cooler on buffet line by soda coolers Cold holding: rice pudding 47 f macaroni salad 49 f employee began placing ice on items - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: .Reach in cooler by registers Cold holding: milk 54 f raw shelled eggs 56 f butter 60 f operator placed foods in freezer milk 54 f butter 52 f raw shelled eggs 45 f Walk in cooler: raw beef 43 f flan 43 f milk 43 f **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Janice Garcia Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: No proof almondo Torres administrative complaint from last routine inspection. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.for chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Not observed **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9 employees Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: 9 employees no food manager **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for multiple employees only observed one employee training - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
11
Basic
4
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from thermos no lid or straw
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish room area
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish and raw beef in bucket with standing water employees drained water and moved to walk in cooler
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched back door and came to start working and only put gloves on.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing container in prep sink with soap only.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding walk in cooler Cuban sandwich 45 f tapioca 44 f milk 44 f raw beef 44 f talked to employee to place ice on items in walk in cooler. Reach in service cooler on buffet line by soda coolers Cold holding: rice pudding 47 f macaroni salad 49 f employee began placing ice on items
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: ham 130 f employees moved to oven to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 11-01-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). 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. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand washing sinks in the kitchen are blocked with buckets.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Janice Garcia Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.for chlorine
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9 employees Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Throughout the kitchen's hand washing sinks
- 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 for management to sign
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by hand washing sink by three compartment sink
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for multiple employees only observed one employee training
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 11 intermediate, 4 basic).