Alez Caribbean Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
20
Score
Alez Caribbean Bistro Llc, located at 1428 E Fletcher Ave in Tampa, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 3, 2026, resulting in a score of 20. This inspection identified 5 critical, 5 major, and 7 minor violations. Previous inspections for Alez Caribbean Bistro Llc have also predominantly been high-risk.
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Inspections
5
Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
20
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
21
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
43
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
39
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to fix lid of white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the top of door leading from kitchen to back building.
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle, water, and baby bottle stored in double door refrigerator in kitchen.
12B-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches live roach on kitchen floor. Employee eradicated, clean and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. goat (67F - Cold Holding) rice (49F - Cold Holding) cooked vegetables (49F - Cold Holding) operator discarded food.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. goat (67F - Cold Holding) rice (49F - Cold Holding) cooked vegetables (49F - Cold Holding) operator discarded food. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reaching cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in men's bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in men's bathroom.
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. Cooked vegetables, cooked rice has no date markings inside refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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