Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open and operating and serving the public. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Operator applied for license but plans do not match. Unable to issue license at callback due to plans. **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coked burgers and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning Priority:Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Hood, 2 Handwash sinks, 1 restroom removed. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Plans have been submitted but do not accurately match establishment. Inspector spoke with operator to resubmit plans that accurately show all rooms and equipment. Hood removed and on ground in kitchen. Restrooms not accurately displayed. Wall installed blocking second restroom from public access. Fryer and stove not in accurate place. 1 compartment prep sink not added next to Handwash sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hood temporarily removed and covered with tarp until hood insulation is complete. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Hood still removed and ceiling covered by tarp. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
61
Dec 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open and operating and serving the public. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning Priority:Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Hood, 2 Handwash sinks, 1 restroom removed. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coked burgers and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hood temporarily removed and covered with tarp until hood insulation is complete. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
61
Dec 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cut onions in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee ibuprofen on shelf with food for establishment in dry storage area. Operator removed at time off inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: grits 114 F, operator reheated at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf over prep able in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf over prep table near drive thur window.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen and front counter area.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk butter not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Vent on wall at front counter soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
21-12-4
41
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chicken 99 F, operator removed and reheated chicken on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on dry storage next to seasonings for establishment. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Soda dispenser in dining room. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic cup and sponge in handwash sink at front counter area. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to oven in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw beef,chicken soup and multiple items in reach in cooler not labeled. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Olives,beans, onion and multiple items in reach in cooler across from fryers not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from fryer soiled. Reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to oven in kitchen and front counter area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen and front counter area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front counter under espresso machine. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk boxes of fish and pizza stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee plate of food in reach in cooler of kitchen across from fryers. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant.
How does Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ajaa Extra Love Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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