THE INDEPENDENT

5016 North Florida Avenue

Tampa, Florida, 33603

South Seminole Heights

Hillsborough County County

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10729804

41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored on wash sink in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724574

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled bottle with toxic chemicals stored on shelf with clean plates. Corrected On-Site
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink in front kitchen area hand sink
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in front kitchen area on rack with other chemicals Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8633602

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539709

31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler (glass) near prep front kitchen area. Manager moving potentially hazardous foods to a working reach-in-cooler Chicken salad 48 F Sliced turkey 49 F Sliced roast beef 49 F Sliced cheese 51 F Noodles 50 **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346027

12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation
13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back kitchen area Repeat Violation
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand sinks
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass reach-in-cooler
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. Repeat Violation
45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation