Codys

11202 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635

American

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2024

Score

High Risk

Codys appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Codys's record stops at Feb 27, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “interior of microwave has accumulation”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.

50-17-3

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Test less than 100ppm. Operator remade solution test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burger stored over raw pork chops and raw steaks in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items folding on ice at cook line: shredded 3 cheeses (63F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (51F - Cold Holding); fresh salsa (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to walk-in freezer, re temp: 3 cheeses 42 F, sliced provolone 41 F, fresh salsa 38 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Test 100ppm. Operator remade solution and test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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 - 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. Provided by email. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets, purse and umbrella stored next to single service items and dry food items at dry storage area. Operator moved all personal items to office. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under prep sinks next to walk-in cooler and next to ice machine area at kitchen.

36-22-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of the prep table soiled with grease and debris at front wait station.

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed from floor. Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 100ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Oct 17, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Codys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Codys on file is from Feb 27, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Codys?

Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Codys.

How does Codys compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Codys most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Codys' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Codys 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.

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