TAZZA CAFE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL INC
With 7 documented inspections, TAZZA CAFE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL INC in TAMPA has achieved a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
5001 E FOWLER AVE D
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915630
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler and freezer. Manager correct storage. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in the walk in cooler. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters. Manager told employee to start cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cold medicine being stored in the walk in cooler near food being sold to the public. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740823
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on the prep table. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 2/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740493
- 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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718811
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling/floor tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the kitchen prep area and near the three compartment sink.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out license. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks on the prep table in the kitchen prep area. Employee removed drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two gallons of liquid margarine being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed gallons 6 inches off of the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed the establishment using reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan and it is not always removed from the packaging with 48 hours.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the 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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Inspection Date: 3/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634586
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543235
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed on floor beneath three compartment sink. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed ice bags on walk in freezer floor. Manager placed bags containing ice on shelving. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vents. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on wall next to three compartment sink. Manager killed roach and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning