Cena

1120 E Kennedy Blvd Suite 112 W, Tampa, FL 33602

Italian

Last inspected: May 2, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Cena, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 2, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Cena is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish area and behind bar

36-73-4

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: incorrect callback date **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**

24-08-4

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef placed items on ice inside freezer Raw shrimp cold holding 50F re-temp 48 Raw scallops cold holding 49F re-temp 47F **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Back-flow protection device on splitter added to mop sink.

29-34-4

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. Sent chef employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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.

22-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops sitting inside mop sink.

42-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside bar reach in cooler are soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cena on file is from May 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Cena compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Cena most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Cena's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cena have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cena means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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