M&R CAFE SOUTHERN CUISINE

Based on 6 health inspections, M&R CAFE SOUTHERN CUISINE in TAMPA has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

3320 East Osborne Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/19/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 10898553

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dry cooler has food debris in them
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cooked OX tails
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, by 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

5/15/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10747771

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor underneath 3 compartment sink.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area, owner placed paper towels at handwashing 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. Meatloaf prepared onsite has no date markings.

12/19/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8739319

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
  • 28-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without municipal system approval for such change.
  • 49-05-4:Increase seating from zero to 50 seats. For reporting purposes only.

6/14/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8651379

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added new seating area, service window and food storage room to existing establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Plan Review application received 5/3/2024 per Brianna in plan review. Admin Complaint

4/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8575323

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added new seating area, service window and food storage room to existing establishment Warning

12/14/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8360665

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White containers on top shelf
  • 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.