Alez Caribbean Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Alez Caribbean Bistro stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 11 violations, down from roughly 17 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Alez Caribbean Bistro trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in men's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in men's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to fix lid of white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
50
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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
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 - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
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
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
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
20
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer lid is covered in black duct tape. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Duct tape used on reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: No choking poster. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: No handwashing sign at handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler have buildup of black-mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Gaskets are soiled on reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Malanga has mold growing.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches on electrical outlet in lobby. **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Electrical outlet in lobby is covered in roach droppings.
35A-23-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings inside display case in lobby. 11 rodent droppings underneath handwashing sink in kitchen area. 2 rodent droppings in lobby. **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. goat (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (54F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.
02C-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice has no date markings inside refrigerator in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler have buildup of black-mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the top of back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer lid is covered in black duct tape.
14-71-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside display case in lobby. 2 dead roaches inside 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor. 1 dead roach in lobby. 2 dead roaches on lobby walls. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
21
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 40 Rodent droppings in handwashing sink. 4 Rodent droppings underneath storage shelves housing bleach. 2 Rodent droppings in between freezer and refrigerator. 20 Rodent droppings behind white refrigerator. 15 Rodents droppings in between fryers. 1 Rodent dropping on kitchen floor. 18 Rodent droppings underneath food preparation sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: 29 Rodent droppings on kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Cutting board has stains. **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. No dates on rice, yuca, hot dogs, inside refrigerator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: No dates on any foods. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Unable to view certificates due to office being locked and owner left key at home. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Knife handle laying in yuca inside double door refrigerator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Knife handle still inside yuca. **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: No handwashing sign at handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Seasonings stored uncovered inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Cole slaw stored uncovered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at top of back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Gap at top of back door has not been fixed. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: 4 dead roaches in bar area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
43
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy hot holding 78F, chef discarded gravy after restaurant was closed by state.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 40 Rodent droppings in handwashing sink. 4 Rodent droppings underneath storage shelves housing bleach. 2 Rodent droppings in between freezer and refrigerator. 20 Rodent droppings behind white refrigerator. 15 Rodents droppings in between fryers. 1 Rodent dropping on kitchen floor. 18 Rodent droppings underneath food preparation sink.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in bar area.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop cooked meats and seasonings inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in non food grade bag inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area. Chef discarded foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from working with cash put on gloves and starting cooking food without washing her hands.
12A-07-5
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by pots on cooks line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cooks line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink on cooks line. Owner placed soap at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. No dates on rice, yuca, hot dogs, inside refrigerator.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Unable to view certificates due to office being locked and owner left key at home.
53B-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin stored inside seasonings inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area. Owner removed ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee baby's bottle stored in double door refrigerator in kitchen area. Owner discarded bottle.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at top of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Knife handle laying in yuca inside double door refrigerator.
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in kitchen area.
36-64-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Baby bottle and employee drinks stored inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Seasonings stored uncovered inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to 3 compartment sink is soiled.
36-27-5
11
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request. Chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
05-10-4
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. Chicken, beef, turkey not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
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 personal belonging above food prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Oil on floor **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back handwashing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Operator does not have food manager card at time of inspection. States it is expired. Discussed with operator on obtaining food managers certification. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Wilson Arius Exp 02-21-2024 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. Meat in reach in cooler not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Items not date marked thorough out kitchen. Discussed with operator on date marking. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Employee phone and bag on chest freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Personal items stored on prep table **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
78
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 77 F on steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Turkey 62 F, plantains 59 F in reach in cooler over night. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Cooked Pork - 58F Cooked Chicken - 58F Cooked Goat - 58F Cooked Chicken - 50F SEE STOP SALE. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat 57 F, plantains 58 F in reach in cooler, advised employees to move to a working cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Turkey 62 F, plantains 59 F in reach in cooler over night. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Admin Complaint** Cooked Pork - 58F Cooked Chicken - 58F Cooked Goat - 58F Cooked Chicken - 50F Discussed with operator on having someone out to look at cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Operator does not have food manager card at time of inspection. States it is expired. Discussed with operator on obtaining food managers certification. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Wilson Arius Exp 02-21-2024 **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. Meat in reach in cooler not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Items not date marked thorough out kitchen. Discussed with operator on date marking. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Employee phone and bag on chest freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Personal items stored on prep table **Admin Complaint**
40-06-5
58
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat 57 F, plantains 58 F in reach in cooler, advised employees to move to a working cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Turkey 62 F, plantains 59 F in reach in cooler over night. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 77 F on steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Turkey 62 F, plantains 59 F in reach in cooler over night. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. Meat in reach in cooler not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Employee phone and bag on chest freezer. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
50
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 77 F on steam table. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat 57 F, plantains 58 F in reach in cooler, advised employees to move to a working cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 77 F on steam table.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with chair and cutting board, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
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 - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Cat came in through back door into kitchen, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in kitchen, discussed with operator that child can't be in kitchen.
43-08-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open, operator closed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
22
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 101 F on steam table. Employee turned on steam table at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: RICE 60F COOKED BEEF 60F Operator reheating items at time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 56 F in reach in cooler, employee moved to a working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Goat 46 Moved to reach in freezer. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with chair, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Both hand sinks inaccessible, operator cleared 1 hand sink at time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the top of back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
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 chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Employee phone on prep table **Time Extended**
40-06-5
58
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 101 F on steam table. Employee turned on steam table at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 56 F in reach in cooler, employee moved to a working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine over reach in cooler. **Warning**
41-07-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with chair, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the top of back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grapes over cut leafy greans in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on chest freezer. **Warning**
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 phone on chest freezer. **Warning**
40-06-5
33
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Batches of food are too large for adequate cooling.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with containers. Other sink blocked by long cutting boards. Operator moved cutting board and removed containers out of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at either handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at either hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Three compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
16-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles in cardboard on floor. Operator placed soda bottles on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under cutting board near hand wash sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood has build of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from stove, soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
52
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Prep sink near hand wash sink across from fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Prep sink has old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-35-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from fryer and in front of three compartment sink soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink cleaned and sanitized. Reach in cooler in front of fryer has old food debris on lid and on sides. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alez Caribbean Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alez Caribbean Bistro on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alez Caribbean Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Alez Caribbean Bistro.
How does Alez Caribbean Bistro compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Alez Caribbean Bistro most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Alez Caribbean Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Alez Caribbean Bistro have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alez Caribbean Bistro 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 Alez Caribbean Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alez Caribbean Bistro is inspected around five times per year on average.
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