2 Alex's
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
18
Score
Across the available record, 2 Alex's has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting 2 Alex's on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
7
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Used for sauce **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs over bottles of beer in reach in cooler with glass doors.operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat food in walk in operator moved items to the appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved food items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. -garlic in oil first temp 1:45 pm (76F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 28f -shredded cheese first temp 1:45 pm (55F - Cold Holding); 2nd temp 45f at 1:55 pm shredded ham first temp 1:45 (55F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 38f at 1:55 pm whole milk first temp 2:00 (46F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 43f at 2:57pm**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under triple sink attached to faucet missing vaunt breaker.spoke with operator the importance of using a vacuumed breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with operator of the big six and sent educational packet to operator. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled , can opener solder with debris, operator cleaned can opener and blade. Cutting boards observed with mold like substance , operator discarded cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked , next to triple sink , operator moved item blocking the sink to another area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves rusted in walk in cooler and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired May 2025 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser unlabeled , Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing out in water at room temperature.employee moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed block of cheese uncovered in walk in cooler , operator covered the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.employee drink in cooler operator removed Drink from cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine , operator stated they will clean it .
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Spoke with operator on the importance of smoothing cleanable shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
18
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black bean rice, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At front bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillets and raw pork stored over cooked rice and minced ham in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Employee added chlorine, test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked black bean rice 47 F, minced ham 47 F, minced chorizo 48 F, cheese block 47 F, raw fish filet 49 F, raw pork 47 F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at three compartment sink blocked by a large trash can. Employee relocated trash can away form handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks on cook line and at dish washing area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black bean rice, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At front bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A container of cooked noodle stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
39
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
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 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cooked pork and various food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
61
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over pizza doughs and cooked lasagna, raw beef stored over cooked noodle in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. No ware washing at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: cut lettuce 47 F, cooked noodle 44-48 F, cut tomato 58 F, sliced white American cheese 60 F. Reach-in cooler at kitchen: Cold holding: cooked black bean rice 45-47 F, raw beef 51 F, raw chicken 50 F. On prep table at cook line: shredded mozzarella (59-68F - Cold Holding); minced ham (63-70F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to walk-in cooler and contacted refrigerator repair company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched handled soiled dishes, touched soiled wet wiping cloths, then engaged to prep food on cook line with the same gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at three compartment sink blocked by large trash can. Employee relocated trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cooked pork and various food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A pot of cooked black bean rice stored on floor at kitchen. Employee moved to prep table. A case of ham stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths on prep table. **Warning**
21-12-4
27
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked ham and bread pudding in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 61 F stored on prep table at cook line. Employee moved into reach-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black rice, cooked pork and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee bicycle stored at food storage area in kitchen.
40-01-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table at cook line.
12B-07-4
37
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillet stored over cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler. Raw beef burger stored over prepped ham sandwiches in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to grill on cook line: milk 45 F, cooked noodle 46 F, cut tomato 48 F, cut lettuce 49 F. Single glass door reach-in cooler on cook line: minced ham 51 F, sliced ham 50 F, cooked ground beef 51 F, raw beef burger 51 F. On prep table at cook line: minced ham 71 F, mozzarella cheese 53 F, fresh garlic in oil 79 F. Recommend employee to moved items to reach-in freezer, placed in ice bath or walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Reach-in cooler next to grill on cook line: milk 44 F, cooked noodle 51 F, sliced cheese 52 F, fresh garlic in oil 53 F. Single glass door reach-in cooler on cook line: minced chorizo 52 F, sliced pepperoni 51 F, cooked black bean rice 51 F, raw beef burger 52 F, raw pork 51 F, raw chicken 50 F. On prep table at cook line: mozzarella cheese 47 F. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, beef soup and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers. Chest freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 2 Alex's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 2 Alex's on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 2 Alex's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 2 Alex's.
How does 2 Alex's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
2 Alex's most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has 2 Alex's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 2 Alex's have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 2 Alex's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 2 Alex's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 2 Alex's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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