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THE FLORIDIAN

Health inspection records show THE FLORIDIAN in TAMPA has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4534 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33609
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13467016

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled at time of inspection.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards are grooved at time of inspection.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair handle to reach in freezer in kitchen at time of inspection.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on wire shelf over prep table at time of inspection. Operator disposed of drink during inspection.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at time of inspection.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor around fryers soiled with old grease and food debris at time of inspection.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near fryers with old grease at time of inspection.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10821092

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine on top of soda nozzles leaks from side of equipment. At time of inspection floor is dry.

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820505

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on cooks line at time of inspection.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed reach in freezer handle on left door repaired with silver duct tape at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over deli meat and cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner in spray bottle stored on prep table with meat slicer at time of inspection. Operator moved chemical to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by hand cart at time of inspection. Operator moved cart during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725305

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled with food debris/grime during inspection
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed door handle on reach in cooler repaired with duct tape during inspection.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease/food debris under reach in cooler near prep table with slicer on it.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near to sandwich presses soiled with old food debris.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over deli turkey in reach in cooler during inspection. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener soiled with food debris - Cutting boards stained on lift top reach in coolers Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451499

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed what appears to be build up of oil/grease on floor behind fryers
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster shared with others in strip mall area Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo containers stored on cooks line. Operator correctly placed during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed turkey and ham thawing in sink. Operator moved to cooler to thaw during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave soiled with food debris -can opener soiled with food debris
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart in front of hand wash sink during inspection. Operator moved cart to different location Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless scrubber pad in hand wash sink. Operator removed pad. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with pink liquid under counter. Operator labeled with sharpie during inspection Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346834

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee cup on prep table near office. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey thawing out in triple sink. Spoke to operator and they placed in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee observed changing gloves without washing hands. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs kept over rte foods. Spoke to operator and they relocated eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Emailed operator educational packet. They printed out and had employees sign Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink filled with various items. Spoke to operator and they removed items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator supplied soap at sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator consumer advisory sign. Operator printed out and posted Corrected On-Site