THE NUTRITION FACTORY
3251 West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Bag of clean linens stored on floor adjacent to prep sink in back kitchen. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on cookline. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo bowls stored on floor on service line. Employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on service line. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Employee primed machine at tested at 0ppm. Inspector requested that operator set up 3-compartment sink until dish machine sanitization is repaired. Employee set up 3-compartment sink and tested sanitizer at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container stored in hand sink on service line. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken containers and lids on dry storage rack. Operator removed some broken containers and lids during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken containers and lids on dry storage rack. Operator removed some broken containers and lids during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed some containers with old labels for cleaning during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on dry storage rack. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of can opener soiled with old debris. Interior of Reach in cooler and cooler gasket soiled beneath vitamix mixers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Interior of Reach in cooler and cooler gasket soiled beneath vitamix mixers. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
13
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. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting equipment on dry storage rack. Operator removed wet containers during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken containers and lids on dry storage rack. Operator removed some broken containers and lids during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching riced cauliflower on front line Reach in cooler. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at Employee handwash sink located inside kitchen entrance. A sign has been provided to operator during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed some containers with old labels for cleaning during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted on dry storage rack at front service line. Operator inverted containers during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0ppm. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink until repairs can be made to Dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 51F at 11:10am taken out at 10:30am retempted to 42F at 12:05pm, pico 49F at 11:10am taken out at 10:30am retempted to 40F at 12:05pm, tofu 54F at 11:10am taken out at 10:30am retempted to 42F at 12:05pm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on dry storage rack with clean kitchen equipment. Operator relocated spray bottle during time of inspection. 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of can opener soiled with old debris. Interior of Reach in cooler and cooler gasket soiled beneath vitamix mixers. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 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. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by black cart. Operator removed at time if inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
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. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front counter. 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. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chickpeas 127 F Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by black cart. Operator removed at time if inspection. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet potatoes noodle in reach in cooler. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine tested at 144 f tested three times discussed with management to wash rinse and sanitize with three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Tested at 154 f three times. Operator has three compartment sink set up with Quaternary ammonia. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans present. See stop sale.garbanzo chick peas 2 cans cheney brothers under prep table Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.by three compartment sink Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Broccoli over ready to eat bean soup reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale.garbanzo chick peas 2 cans cheney brothers under prep table Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine tested at 144 f tested three times discussed with management to wash rinse and sanitize with three compartment sink. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).