Tempo Cafe

4925 Independence Pkwy Ste 130, Tampa, FL 33634

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tempo Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food”, which has been cited two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread directly touching the plastic To go bag. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-31-5

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor back kitchen employee removed from floor **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pastry filled with guava and cheese stored inside shopping bag in back kitchen reach in freezer. Operator relocated all pastries into a food grade container at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2026.

50-09-4

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (80F - Hot Holding) at 9:00am on service station. Employee placed in warmer to reheat butter and was temped at 170F at 9:28am. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Packaged muffins wrapped at front register for grab and go missing proper food label.

02D-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with bleach stored on shelf under 3-compartment sink. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink

29-18-4

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At mop sink area.

36-03-4

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as dump sink at front service area. Observed ice cubes and coffee debris in handwash sink, discussed with operator about handwash sink for hand washing only. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023.

50-17-3

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both handwash sinks.

31B-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tempo Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tempo Cafe on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tempo Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tempo Cafe.

How does Tempo Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tempo Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tempo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tempo Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tempo Cafe 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 Tempo Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tempo Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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