DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

WESTWOOD CAFE

2002 N LOIS AVE STE 140, TAMPA 33607

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701076

  • 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream and Greek yogurt containers on dish storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723868

  • 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 next to front registers Employee voluntarily discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean plastic container stored above white reachin freezer Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream and Greek yogurt containers on dish storage area Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored above coffee maker Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked pasta in reachin cooler Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site 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
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer above mop sink Warning

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8626895

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two small CO2 tanks unsecured. One tank observed located next to the small white reach-in freezer, underneath a shelf. Observed second tank located underneath a cabinet in lobby.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in ceiling tile entrance to kitchen.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates on storages shelves above 3 compartment sink and above large white reach-in freezer.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed location in the lobby.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container located on top of large white reach-in freezer
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator cut lettuce without properly washing the lettuce first Employee explained proper procedures
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor of the storage area of the dining room.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white and silver take out containers not inverted and stored above large white freezer and reach-in deli.
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed utensils not all stored in the same direction
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed an unprotected chest freezer in the lobby.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink filled with water. Operator hung mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed operator using shopping bags as freezer food storage bags.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over cooked ready to eat rice in the reach-in cooler adjacent to the registers. Operator removed rice and placed on top shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Zucchini 75 11:55 am-retemped at 170F at 1:24pm , Eggplant 75 11:55 am-retemped at 174 F 1:24pm, Cooked carrots 75 11:57 am-retemped at 184F at 1:24pm Corrected On-Site