Hamada Maqluba & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2024
30
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Hamada Maqluba & Grill, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 12, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hamada Maqluba & Grill dates to Apr 12, 2024.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Hamada Maqluba & Grill trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
7
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies on cutting board. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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 http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - 7 Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - Operated using unapproved commissary. 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Observed: No handwash sink for employees. No running water from only hand washing sink inside food truck. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-12-4
Intermediate - Observed: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on bottom shelf of reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
22-31-4
Intermediate - Observed: Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed operator utilizing location next door for cold holding, dry storage and evidence of ware washing. No hand sink observed. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-22-4
Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
27-16-4
Intermediate - Observed: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
27-02-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. No water running at hand sink. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-08-4
Basic - Observed: Portable water tank removed. No tank is available. Operator is hard plumbed into establishment next door. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-01-4
Basic - Observed: Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. No tank available.Operator is hard plumbed into septic tank. **Warning** Priority: Basic
28-10-4
30
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature taken at approximately 2pm. Poultry(57F); Poultry (58F); ; Poultry (56F); lamb (57F); Plant Foods (57F). Retempt at 3m: Poultry 52F, Poultry 44F, Poultry 52F, lamb 51F, beef 52F. All products were removed from reach in cooler at approximately 1 pm then placed back into cooler at 1:45 pm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make table soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flooring behind stove and fryer soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Apr 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Potable waste water tank removed. Establishment currently on warning due on 2-17-2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: Potable waste water tank removed. **Admin Complaint**
27-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: Cutting board stained on cook line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cooler outside of food truck with raw chicken wings and raw ground beef, manager removed items and stored them on the truck **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: Pot of rice stored outside of truck. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Truck is hard plumed into commissary waste water system. Establishment currently on warning due 2-17-2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: Truck is hard plumed into commissary waste water system. **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
74
Mar 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Waste water tank not on unit **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-10-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
22-02-4
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. Currently on warning due 3-24-2023
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed no potable waste water tank. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-01-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed pvc piping hard connected to waste water system **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle door not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hamada Maqluba & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hamada Maqluba & Grill on file is from Apr 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Hamada Maqluba & Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hamada Maqluba & Grill most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hamada Maqluba & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hamada Maqluba & Grill have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hamada Maqluba & Grill 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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