MR. B'S CAFE
3401 North Nebraska Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33603
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near prep area
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over the individual wrapped box of creamer in walk-in-cooler
- 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
- 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/. No plan review submitted and approved - food hot bar area added in front kitchen area. Priority: Intermediate Admin Complaint
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 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. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees jacket stored on pots and pans rack
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- 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
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocking hand sink near back door. Wet wiping towels stored in hand sink Corrected On-Site
- 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan review submitted and approved - food hot bar area added in front kitchen area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over cooksline Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Admin Complaint
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Admin Complaint
- 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. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Admin Complaint
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - food hot bar area added in front kitchen area. 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/. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over cooksline Admin Complaint
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table and inside reach-in-cooler. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of food in walk-in-freezer Admin Complaint
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator cutting cut leafy greens from box received not pre washed. Discussed employees the proper way to handle vegetables not prior to preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top shelf in kitchen not inverted. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream at 49 F and butter at 49 F in reach-in-cooler on cooksline prep reach-in-cooler. Operator placing in another working reach-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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. Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ninkia Green Owner/Manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - food hot bar area added in front kitchen area. 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/. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Admin Complaint
- 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. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cooksline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cooksline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Near 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Kyle Brewster Manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cooksline Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Large ice machine Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Near 3 compartment sink Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blue, Yellow and White large containers not labeled Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 chlorine ppm Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Kyle Brewster Manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine or quaternary Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on roller containers cracked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near front kitchen swinging door and prep reach-in-cooler due from an accident outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Romando Mathis Person In Charge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Romando Mathis Person In Charge. Copy of Certified Food Manager certificate for Owner who is not present at time of callback inspection is not legible to verify the date take or date expire. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on roller containers cracked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near front kitchen swinging door and prep reach-in-cooler due from an accident outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Romando Mathis Person In Charge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on roller containers cracked. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near front kitchen swinging door and prep reach-in-cooler due from an accident outside. Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in-cooler Fish (49F - Cold Holding); Dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Poultry (49F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (49F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Romando Mathis Person In Charge Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).