Miss Vi's Cook-Up

10509 N Nebraska Ave Ste 3, Tampa, FL 33612

African

Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Miss Vi's Cook-Up, the earliest from 2022. On Jun 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Discussed with operator on obtaining proper chlorine. Operator went and purchased approved sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-48-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Discussed with operator on pacing decal on mobile unit.

50-03-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Food contact surface next to grill not sealed. Wood next to 3 compartment sink not sealed. Discussed with operator.

14-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. Side of fryer soiled. Discussed with operator.

23-03-4

Nov 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator provided approved bleach sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Basic - Food stored outside. Box of plantains outside of MFDV. Manager moved inside. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-42-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miss Vi's Cook-Up last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miss Vi's Cook-Up on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Miss Vi's Cook-Up compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Miss Vi's Cook-Up most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Miss Vi's Cook-Up's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miss Vi's Cook-Up have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Miss Vi's Cook-Up 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 Miss Vi's Cook-Up inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miss Vi's Cook-Up is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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