TEMPO CAFE

With 5 documented inspections, TEMPO CAFE in TAMPA has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

4925 INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 130, TAMPA 33634

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Visit ID: 10885079

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2026.
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pastry filled with guava and cheese stored inside shopping bag in back kitchen reach in freezer. Operator relocated all pastries into a food grade container at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Visit ID: 8891991

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (80F - Hot Holding) at 9:00am on service station. Employee placed in warmer to reheat butter and was temped at 170F at 9:28am. Corrected On-Site
02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Packaged muffins wrapped at front register for grab and go missing proper food label.
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with bleach stored on shelf under 3-compartment sink. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Visit ID: 8728762

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At mop sink area.

Visit ID: 8505870

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as dump sink at front service area. Observed ice cubes and coffee debris in handwash sink, discussed with operator about handwash sink for hand washing only. Repeat Violation

Visit ID: 8350736

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lasagna for employee in large reach-in cooler at kitchen.
02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Mix fruits cups at "grab n go" self service reach-in cooler at dining area.
21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade solution and test 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee cleaning coffee maker utensils in handwash sink at front service area. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.