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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA (THE)

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA (THE) maintains a 3.6/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in TAMPA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 days ago · 5 reports on file

3217 S MACDILL AVE STE C

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/10/2026· 2d ago

Inspection #: 3626767

Call Back - Complied

10/16/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10922002

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

2/18/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8898094

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has handwashing soap stored inside it. Owner removed soap and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. No dates on any items cooked and held longer then 24 hours.

9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8771615

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 1 basic

  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of plastic spoon laying in lintel. Owner removed plastic spoon and discarded it. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has soap stored inside it next to 3 compartment sink. Owner removed soap and properly stored it.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.

12/19/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8371520

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 1 basic

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. 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. Emailed operator body fluid clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has soap stored inside it. Owner removed and properly stored soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.