SAMARIA CAFE
502 North Tampa Street
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In hall
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors cracked broken in kitchen. Operator states construction next door when they where drilling the vibration cracked their floor, they are waiting for them to make the repairs.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.back left corner of kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish pipes and sides of equipment in kitchen
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved them Corrected On-Site
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.in kitchen.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink in kitchen, items moved. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. kitchen, dry storage and bar area Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets in bar
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched dirty dishes then clean, discussed with operator.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of water in sink, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, and floor drains. soiled throughout kitchen and bar areas. Walls and ceilings in kitchen soiled
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen not in use but heavily soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled above cooking equipment.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box of single service items in hand sink obstructing hand washing. Moved to other area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen, bar and storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher loading dirty dishes and unloading clean dishes and not washing hands before touching clean dishes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Most employees are certified some are in the process of being certified. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwashing machine not dispensing chemicals. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen, bar and storage areas. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 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. 0ppm, operator will set up 3 compartment sink until repairs have been completed. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher loading dirty dishes and unloading clean dishes and not washing hands before touching clean dishes. Warning
- 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. Most employees are certified some are in the process of being certified. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).