Queen of Sheba Gojo
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Queen of Sheba Gojo 13 times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Queen of Sheba Gojo on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Emailed operator a copy.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen,.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of cooked veggies in the reach in cooler that the manager stated was cooked the day prior in the morning. Discussed date marking within 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed open wires and bars as there ceiling. Discussed re-closing ceiling with operator.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the expired license on display.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in the reach in cooler in the from area. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of water being stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/25. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Establishment is already under admin complaint for expired license. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the dish washing area. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen;in the prep and cooking areas and the dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins being bottle and burn gel stored above the prep table. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: 2 live roaches in the kitchen by the dish washing area 1 live roach on the floor near the kitchen exit. Manager killed, removed and sanitized both area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the dish washing area. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen;in the prep and cooking areas and the dishwashing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
14-09-4
58
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
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. Emailed operator a copy. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting/ceiling not smooth. Observed soiled floors behind the oven, ice machine flip top units and under the handwashing sink near the cook line. Observed dust soiled ceiling in the prep area of the kitchen. Observed missing tiles under the prep table near the cook line. Observed some non smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen in the prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed smooth floors. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
74
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on the shelf to the prep table near the cook line. 2 live roaches on the shelf under the prep table near the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4
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. Emailed operator a copy. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning clothes in the handwashing sink on the line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the bottom of the reach in cooler. 2 dead roaches near the reach in cooler. 10 dead roaches under the handwashing sink near the cook line. 2 dead under the wine holding rack. 8 dead behind the stove and ice machine. 4 dead near the three compartment sink. 5 under the prep table near the cook line. Manager was able to remove, clean and sanitize. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the entrance of the kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in the kitchen above the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting/ceiling not smooth. Observed soiled floors behind the oven, ice machine flip top units and under the handwashing sink near the cook line. Observed dust soiled ceiling in the prep area of the kitchen. Observed missing tiles under the prep table near the cook line. Observed some non smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen in the prep area.
36-10-4
50
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing and broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowls with the handles being used as scoops in the containers with dry beans under the prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in the kitchen above the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of procedures. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of both flip top reach-in-coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
61
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on prep table 1 live roach on clean dishes by three compartment sink 6 live roaches under three compartments sink 1 live roach under the keg near prep table 1 live roach on crate near keg by prep table. 1 live roach in the female restroom. 2 live roaches near fans by kitchen entrance. 1 live roach under the table with espresso machine. 3 live roaches near the reach in cooler near the kitchen entrance.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with sanitizer being stored on the table with clean dishes.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler in the kitchen near the flip top unit being soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washing dishes in the handwashing sink in the front area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
11-27-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of both flip top reach-in-coolers.
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing and broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches behind the stove 1 dead roach in corner of the wall near the three compartment sink, 17 dead roaches under three compartment sink 1 dead roach under prep table 1 dead roach on shelf under prep table 1 dead roach under prep table near cooler. table 1 dead roach under prep table near reach in cooler 1 dead roach near reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. 1 dead roach under the table with espresso machine. 3 dead roaches inside the reach in cooler near the flip top unit by handwashing sink.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored on the shelf above the prep table in the kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket and bag being stored in the kitchen on top of containers with dried beans.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowls with the handles being used as scoops in the containers with dry beans under the prep table.
10-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in the kitchen above the cook line.
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
51-13-4
32
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. See stop sale. Observed packaged fruit and vegetable juices in grab n go cooler. Mean lean greens, lean mean protein, raspberry herbalade.
01A-17-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed unpasteurized juices in cooler. Mean lean greens, lean mean protein, raspberry herbalade. No proof of invoice, or proof of legitimate business. Address on bottle was only mailing address.
01B-04-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by lid in kitchen. Glasses stored in hand sink in front counter
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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 - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
35
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed copy of health policy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By front counter, manager put soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. emailed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of spices in grab n go cooler
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
61
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Queen of Sheba Gojo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Queen of Sheba Gojo on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Queen of Sheba Gojo?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Queen of Sheba Gojo.
How does Queen of Sheba Gojo compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Queen of Sheba Gojo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Queen of Sheba Gojo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Queen of Sheba Gojo have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Queen of Sheba Gojo 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 Queen of Sheba Gojo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Queen of Sheba Gojo is inspected around four times per year on average.
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