Nojaks Tasty Foods

305 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Nojaks Tasty Foods has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Nojaks Tasty Foods' latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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

16-37-1

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 44F reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main reach in cooler Cold holding: crumble cheese 52 f employee moved to different cooler

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Restaurant has quat strips using a sink and surface sanitizer

16-32-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For the butter

03F-10-5

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 2 employees

53B-13-5

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, operator added more sanitizer.

22-43-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. quaternary test kit for 3 compartment sink.

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment

36-73-4

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone to take phone order, put on new gloves without washing hands.

12A-09-4

53B-13-5

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. Issued to operator during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use gloves stored in restroom, discussed with manager.

25-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry bins in back of establishment

02D-01-5

Nov 28, 2022

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop for bulk containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**

14-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**

36-11-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-11-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used ac scoop for bulk containers. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nojaks Tasty Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nojaks Tasty Foods on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nojaks Tasty Foods?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nojaks Tasty Foods.

How does Nojaks Tasty Foods compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Nojaks Tasty Foods most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Nojaks Tasty Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nojaks Tasty Foods have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nojaks Tasty Foods 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 Nojaks Tasty Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nojaks Tasty Foods is inspected around two times per year on average.

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