THE MUDDY ROOT KAVA CAFE
8229 Parkedge Drive
Tampa, Florida, 33637
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a Publix bag with employee personal food stored above items being sold to the public in the reach in cooler. Manager corrected storage and placed it at the bottom of the reach in cooler away from the items being sold. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster lid open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks in the coffee bar area. Manager removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a Publix bag with employee personal food stored above items being sold to the public in the reach in cooler. Manager corrected storage and placed it at the bottom of the reach in cooler away from the items being sold. **Warning**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster lid open. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with a copy of a choking poster. Manager posted it on the wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event provided. Provided manager with a copy of procedures. Manager posted it on the wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available at the time of the inspection. **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. Manager was only able to provide proof of training for 1 out of their 5 employees. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).