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NORMA'S KITCHEN THE FLAVOR STATION

NORMA'S KITCHEN THE FLAVOR STATION located in TAMPA has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 1.9/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1798 West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33603
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10881404

  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation leaking into bucket behind food truck but is overflowing with water. Discussed with operator to dispose of water when bucket is full. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board on reach in freezer, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Pipe is connected to waste water tank, no shut off valve installed. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over juice container in standing reach in cooler Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by prep table, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment used chlorine, no test strips available. Provided test strips to operator to test sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-22-4:Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed installed in the back of food truck that is not movable, with Limes, carrots, Yellow onions, Red onions Beverages (water, soda), single service items, refrigerator and chest freezer with ready to eat foods. Explained to operator that shed not movable and any storage should be movable with the truck, windows are broken, and shed is not fully enclosed. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836066

  • 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

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8707905

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8330456

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation
  • 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.