Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
78
Score
Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2 has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2 squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chorizo 50 F, fresco cheese 49 F, mozzarella cheese 47 F, hot dogs 48 F, Per operator items were bought and used 1 hours prior. Time temped 12 pm. Operator put in reach in cooler at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over milk in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 live ants on rice warmer in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket in Handwash sink in. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees Herbalife tea on prep table next to microwave. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cooked meat with bare hand and out in Togo box. Employee put hands in mouth with gloves on. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag holding masa for tortillas. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked chicken 47 F, Per operator cooked chicken was put in rice at 5 pm the prior day. Time temped 11:10 am. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked chicken 47 F, Per operator cooked chicken was put in rice at 5 pm the prior day. Time temped 11:10 am. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 has Clorox bleach only for laundry. Operator bought chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Chlorine 150 ppm **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee dropped wiping cloth on floor then wiped prep table. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near window. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board. **Warning**
40-06-5
21
Apr 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
90
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Operator has a sanitizer that is not for food contact surfaces. Operator went to store to buy correct sanitizer. Observed correct sanitizer. **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Antonino Vera. cited from call back on 12/27/22 **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Tested at 67 f **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 67 f ran over two minutes. Whole establishment no hot water at 100 f **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer. By entrance door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25 ppm retested to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2.
How does Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2 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 Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Norma's Itchen the Flavr Station #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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