Tina & Joe's Cafe

38537 5 Ave, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tina & Joe's Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, showing up three times.

Tina & Joe's Cafe's latest score of 78 falls below the Zephyrhills average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over celery in reach in cooler. Operator moved celery. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled observed in storage cabinet. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Oct 8, 2025

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.

16-37-1

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station- Ham (39-48F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled and ham stored in ziplock bag over turkey. Employee stored correctly to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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

22-08-4

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding), lid left open during rush, held less than 4 hours, lid closed **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate test kit for quat sanitizer

16-37-1

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Chest freezer in kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Emailed handout to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on make line. Discussed sanding or replacing board

22-02-4

Basic - utensils not properly air-dried. Observed operator towel drying cleaned and sanitized dishes and glasses

24-08-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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11-27-4

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. Establishment has one new hire that has not completed Food Safety training

11-26-1

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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11-27-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Observed the triple sink at 0ppm. Employee put more tablets in the water and at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on the floor.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tina & Joe's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tina & Joe's Cafe on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tina & Joe's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tina & Joe's Cafe.

How does Tina & Joe's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?

Tina & Joe's Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.

Has Tina & Joe's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tina & Joe's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tina & Joe's 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 Tina & Joe's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tina & Joe's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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