NORMA'S KITCHEN THE FLAVOR STATION
1798 West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33603
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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**
- 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**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles with toxic chemicals stored on same shelf as containers with dry brans and sugar
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking containers and utensils stored inside hand sink **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. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of 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. **Repeat Violation**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Back door open and front window with no screen. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs sitting at room temperature for over 3 hours at 89 F and 91 F - cartons total 48 eggs
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shelled eggs sitting at room temperature for over 3 hours at 89 F and 91 F - cartons total 48 eggs
- 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender container stored inside Handwashing Sink **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).