Maikels Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Maikels Kitchen 15 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Among Tampa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Cutting boards soiled with debris at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hot warmers added in a straight line from right to left. Located at buffet line in dining room, hot buffet creates an "L" shape. Cold buffet/Reach in cooler added at top left end of buffet line, next to windows. Soda machine added adjacent to cold buffet Reach in cooler. 2 Reach in coolers added, placed on each side of main establishment entrance. Bread warmer added adjacent to cashier station. Hot warmer for empanadas added on top of cashier station. Reach in cooler for desserts added to the right of cashier station. 3-door Reach in cooler for drinks and juices added behind cashier station. Mini Reach in freezer and Reach in cooler added next to ice machine at drive-thru station. three compartment sink replaced with a prep sink adjacent to Walk in freezer. Flat top griddle removed, two 2-top burner added between ovens and fryers on both side of kitchen. Work top Reach in cooler removed from inside kitchen and replaced with 2 hot warmers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: No plan review submitted at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Observed cutting boards with grooves at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
78
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 56F at 9:29am left out on counter at 9:20am cooled to 41F at 10:15am. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hot warmers added in a straight line from right to left. Located at buffet line in dining room, hot buffet creates an "L" shape. Cold buffet/Reach in cooler added at top left end of buffet line, next to windows. Soda machine added adjacent to cold buffet Reach in cooler. 2 Reach in coolers added, placed on each side of main establishment entrance. Bread warmer added adjacent to cashier station. Hot warmer for empanadas added on top of cashier station. Reach in cooler for desserts added to the right of cashier station. 3-door Reach in cooler for drinks and juices added behind cashier station. Mini Reach in freezer and Reach in cooler added next to ice machine at drive-thru station. three compartment sink replaced with a prep sink adjacent to Walk in freezer. Flat top griddle removed, two 2-top burner added between ovens and fryers on both side of kitchen. Work top Reach in cooler removed from inside kitchen and replaced with 2 hot warmers. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal drinks stored on prep table next to drive-thru station. 1 open water bottle stored on kitchen prep table adjacent to Walk in cooler. Employee relocated all drinks to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light zapper hanging on wall over steam well adjacent to drive-thru service station. **Warning**
35B-02-4
61
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple Cutting board soiled in back kitchen area and on sandwich make line Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sapote fruit pulp stored in direct contact with shopping bag, located inside Walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed culantro and garlic in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated all shell eggs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: 12 media noche sandwiches 46F at 12:05pm, 62 Cuban sandwiches 46F at 12:05pm Reach in cooler: 16 Cuban sandwiches 51F at 11:59am, 12 media noche sandwiches 59F at 11:59am. All sandwiches prepared at 6am. Sliced Swiss cheese 49F at 11:59am, sliced tomato 49F at 11:59am **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front service line sandwich Reach in cooler from 7am: sliced Swiss cheese 49F at 11:59am, sliced tomato 49F at 11:59am, media noche sandwich 51F at 11:59am, Cuban sandwich's 59F at 11:59am. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple Cutting board soiled in back kitchen area and on sandwich make line Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing raw shrimp stored inside kitchen Employee handwash sink. Employee relocated shrimp to approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 11 employees working, no CFM present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Missing training for Yaidelyn. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on kitchen prep table adjacent to prep sink and Walk in cooler. Employee relocated drink during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing inside a plastic bucket of water in back kitchen area. Employee thawed raw shrimp under cold running water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
29
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 66F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced ham 59F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced Swiss cheese 59F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced tomato 55F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, whole shell eggs 58F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, Cuban sandwiches 58F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am. Employee relocated all items into freezer for quick chill during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Reach in cooler: cold holding at drive through service window: Cuban sandwich 59F, raw shell eggs 63F, sliced ham 53F, sliced Swiss cheese, 53F, shredded lettuce 53F, sliced American cheese 53F, sliced tomato 53F. All items tempted at 11:30am, placed at drive-thru service window at 9am. Employees placed items in Walk in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Multiple cutting boards soiled in back kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water stored over spice dry storage rack. Employee relocated water bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Personal bottle on shelf over kitchen prep table adjacent to prep sink. Personal bottle on shelf in Walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal foods stored on shelf in Walk in cooler not identified. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Employee personal food: Red Bull and rice crispy inside Reach in cooler at drive-thru station. Employee relocated personal food during time of inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling and walls heavily soiled on front line cook. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Ceiling and walls heavily soiled on front line cook. **Admin Complaint**
36-68-5
67
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 66F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced ham 59F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced Swiss cheese 59F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, sliced tomato 55F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, whole shell eggs 58F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am, Cuban sandwiches 58F at 9:51am placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am. Employee relocated all items into freezer for quick chill during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200+ppm. Employee adjusted to 50ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in food storage area landing a shopping cart. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 14 filets of raw red snapper thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. 3 filets of raw salmon thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomato 55F at 9:51am retempt to 59F at 11:07am. Items placed in drive-thru Reach in cooler at 7am. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in back kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee removed bucket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9 employees working, no CFM present. Manager arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to Walk in freezer. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 14 filets of raw red snapper thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. 3 filets of raw salmon thawed improperly in reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water stored over spice dry storage rack. Employee relocated water bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal foods stored on shelf in Walk in cooler not identified. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling and walls heavily soiled on front line cook. **Warning**
36-68-5
21
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen ceiling and walls are yellow and heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards located at drive-through Reach in cooler and inside kitchen area. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign in women's restroom. Handwashing signs provided to operator via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 93F, chicken empanada 111F, ham croquette 128F, beef empanada, chicken croquette 127F, ham and cheese empanada 117F, cheese croquette 116F, chicken and peppers 127F, plantains 107F. Employees returned products to oven for reheating during time of inspection. Roast pork butt 117F. Employee returned product to oven for reheating during time of inspection. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in back kitchen. Landed on boxes of raw chicken and Walk in cooler doors. 1 fly in service line landed on counter by juicing machine. 1 fly in service line landed on counter of Reach in cooler. 1 live fly at buffet counter, landed on service spoon handle and shrimp with peppers. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used for cilantro, bread, and sliced bell peppers in Walk in cooler. Operator removed all produce in shopping bags and placed into hotel pans during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 2 Single use containers of dishwashing liquid used to store cut pumpkin. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over Ready to eat ham and cheese in Walk in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw fish in Walk in cooler. Operator rearranged all products to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban sandwich 50F, sliced tomato 50F, cut lettuce 50F, sliced ham 50F. Operator placed products into Walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. 2 Single use containers of dishwashing liquid used to store cut pumpkin. **Warning**
01B-32-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped personal drink into Employee handwash sink. Discussed with operator that hand washing sinks are for hand washing only. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted consumer advisory during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at drive-through service station. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinking from an open container in kitchen next to prep table. Personal drinks on hood above fryer. Personal drink on prep table at drive-through counter. Employee removed all drinks from prep tables during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards located at drive-through Reach in cooler and inside kitchen area. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 boxes of raw chicken stored on kitchen floor by back exit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign in women's restroom. Handwashing signs provided to operator via email. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen exit door open during time of inspection allowing flies to enter kitchen area. Operator closed door during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawed improperly in a bucket of water in dish pit area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over Ready to eat carrots in Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen ceiling and walls are yellow and heavily soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
17
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottled water stored in ice inside the ice bin. The beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 white containers stored open the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves inside the walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food inside the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding walk in cooler Cuban sandwich 45 f tapioca 44 f milk 44 f raw beef 44 f talked to employee to place ice on items in walk in cooler. Reach in service cooler on buffet line by soda coolers Cold holding: rice pudding 47 f macaroni salad 49 f employee began placing ice on items - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: .Reach in cooler by registers Cold holding: milk 54 f raw shelled eggs 56 f butter 60 f operator placed foods in freezer milk 54 f butter 52 f raw shelled eggs 45 f Walk in cooler: raw beef 43 f flan 43 f milk 43 f **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Janice Garcia **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: No proof almondo Torres administrative complaint from last routine inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.for chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Not observed **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9 employees **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: 9 employees no food manager **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for multiple employees only observed one employee training - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
58
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
15
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
8 major violations.
View 8 violations
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. Cook beef flan cook shrimp and multiple items in walk in cooler not dated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored pans in hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Not observed **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ryan Delgado **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Diana Sanchez warned 60 days from previous inspection 3 22 23. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. Email to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 10 employees no food manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. Email to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On green shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
45
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jul 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of back kitchen. 1 live roach under hand washing sink on cooks line by oven. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: 1 live roach in main kitchen floor. Operator killed 2 live roaches on back wall in prep area by walk in cooler. Operator removed roaches. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: live roach in dish room area. 1 live on three compartment sink wall. 1 live on wall behind kitchen flour bin.operator removed roaches. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
61
Jul 11, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
9 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At 10 ppm retested to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - 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/
50-08-7
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 13 live flies in back dry storage room. Flies were landing on raw onion bags and sweet potatoes. See stop sale.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of back kitchen. 1 live roach under hand washing sink on cooks line by oven.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rub nose with gloves and began working with food. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 3 bags of raw onions had flies on bag touching onions. See stop sale. 15 sweet potatoes in box had flies touching potatoes see stop sale.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Beef soup 50 f cooked from day before did not cool within 6 hours no temperatures taken. Mozzarella cheese bag 52 f Held overnight in walk in cooler no temperatures taken .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut ham on prep table 80 f operator placed in walk in freezer. 2nd temp Cold holding: flan 65 f rice pudding 60 f operator moved to walk in cooler 2nd temp operator voluntarily discarded. Cold holding walk in cooler:Raw pork 50 f raw chicken 53 f cheese mozzarella 50 f cooked sausage 52 f milk 48 f beef soup 52 f. Truck arrived before inspection started two trucks of food door was open for long periods of time while employees unloaded truck. Discussed with operator to place ice on all tcs foods and keep door closed. Discussed with operator to look into getting door curtains for the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook chicken 133 f cook beef 117 f cook ribs 119 f cook ham 111 f operator reheated 2nd temp Hot holding: beef empanadas 112 f chicken empanadas 112 f queso empanadas 108 f moved to oven 2nd Cook shrimp temp 173 f / hot holding buffet line cook fish 109 f 2nd temp operator moved to oven 2nd temp
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in hand washing sink Hand washing sink by oven on cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine ppm.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by oven
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under neath cooking equipment on cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of tamales on floor in kitchen area operator moved from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maikels Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maikels Kitchen on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maikels Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Maikels Kitchen.
How does Maikels Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Maikels Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Maikels Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Maikels Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maikels Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Maikels Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maikels Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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