Pebble Creek, Hillsborough County

ALSHAM PALACE

19651 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, B3, Pebble Creek, FL 33647

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jun 3, 2026
City
Pebble Creek
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 24606884

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen above prep tables.

38-07-4

Detail 24606885

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield in kitchen above prep table and dishwashing area.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-33-4

Detail 24497876

Basic - 3 door prep surface reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface

40-06-5

Detail 24497877

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored on shelf above prep table/3 door reach in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 24497878

Basic - Lights in food preparation and warewashing area are missing the proper shields. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24497879

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign in bathroom is warn away and unreadable. Provided operators with a copy of handwashing sign. Manager posted in bathroom. Corrected On-Site

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08B-02-4

Detail 23824024

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tray of baklava uncovered at front counter. Manager covered item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23824023

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23824016

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.handwashing sink near the three compartment sink was fully turned off, manager turned water back on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23824022

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23824019

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided hand soap. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23824017

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 23824015

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in mop sink area.

23-03-4

Detail 23824018

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.

14-33-4

Detail 23824020

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 23824021

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris in the kitchen. Observed water stained ceiling tiles.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

08B-02-4

Detail 23474979

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tray of baklava uncovered at front counter. Manager cleaned display cover and covered product Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23474972

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23474975

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink water in kitchen fully turned off. Manager turned on water supply Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23474976

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter hand sink. Manager put paper towels Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23474978

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By front counter hand sink. Manager put soap. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23474973

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2024

14-25-5

Detail 23474971

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed cracked wooden cutting board on prep station. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23474974

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 3 lights out in mop sink room

23-03-4

Detail 23474977

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and table under flat top soiled with accumulated grease and food debris

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 15

11-27-4

Detail 22871684

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 with proper form Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22871679

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with rags inside, operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22871691

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with proper form Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 22871688

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed during food preparation make cook didn't have a hair restraint.

29-41-5

Detail 22871682

Basic - Establishment's mop sink to be maintained. mop sink was not maintained. Mop sink unaccessible with items in the sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22871685

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor debris building up behind cook line equipment

10-01-5

Detail 22871678

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 bowl stored directly atop cut cucumbers in flip top unit Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22871683

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven in kitchen area had debris build up.

23-03-4

Detail 22871681

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in kitchen coolers area are dirty, also 2 vent hood filters soiled with debris.

22-16-4

Detail 22871680

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed low boy In kitchen area insides need to be cleaned

32-17-4

Detail 22871686

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed in uni sex bathroom

08B-12-5

Detail 22871689

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice bags open in storage area, also observed containers open In each of the coolers under prep tables in kitchen.

38-05-4

Detail 22871692

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed dry storage area with mop sink no light.

36-27-5

Detail 22871690

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind prep area on left side wall needs to be cleaned

29-11-4

Detail 22871687

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Hand wash sink leaking in kitchen area, has to be turned off from underneath.

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22422384

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 to operator Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22422380

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cups stored in hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22422381

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license with 2023 expiration date

08B-47-4

Detail 22422383

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22422382

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

08B-02-4

Detail 22071453

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed baklava with no protection from elements, no sneeze guard. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 22071457

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored above carrots. Observed raw eggs stored above tomatoes

11-27-4

Detail 22071454

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 22071459

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans stored in the handsink. Manager removed the pans from the sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22071456

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

02C-02-5

Detail 22071455

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummis with no label.

13-03-4

Detail 22071458

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on the cook.

08B-38-4

Detail 22071460

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor.

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 14

08B-02-4

Detail 21764613

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed Baklava on front counter. Discussed proper protection and had manager move to back counter or install sneeze guard Corrective Action Taken

09-01-4

Detail 21764618

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. Observed server handle pita bread without wearing gloves. Educated manager and she spoke with server to wear gloves

12A-29-4

Detail 21764620

High Priority - Observed prep cook answer cellphone, then hung up and didn't change gloves or wash hands and continued to roll stuffed grape leaves

50-17-3

Detail 21764610

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023

12A-02-4

Detail 21764615

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 21764614

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked rice (75F - Cold Holding). manager stated product was out for 3 hours. Manager heated rice to 165 and will hot hold at 135. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21764619

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21764617

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers soiled

31A-11-4

Detail 21764608

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored in hand sink. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21764612

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink. Manager replaced

11-26-1

Detail 21764616

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

53B-13-5

Detail 21764611

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. Server employed longer than 1 year had no training

14-11-5

Detail 21764607

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door containers broken in reach in cooler

36-01-4

Detail 21764609

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen. Walls in prep areas soiled as well

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21094993

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and debris build up on equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Observed grease and debris build up on equipment. Time Extended

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-25-4

Detail 20931673

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the operator eat with gloves on and then move to start working with food while wearing the same gloves. Upon request, the operator removed the gloves, washed their hands, and then place new gloves on their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20931679

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the displayed license expired 2/1/2022 Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20931674

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a box of raw chicken stored on the shelf above a tray of ground beef kabobs. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20931678

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the certificate for Hadi L Simreen, issued from National Registry of Food Safety Professionals on 10/16/2016, expired 10/16/2021. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20931677

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle of pink liquid. There is not a name on the bottle. The operator indicates it is table sanitizer. The spray bottle was labeled using a permanent marker. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20931676

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a deeply grooved and stained cutting board on the refrigerated make table beside the cook line. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20931672

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a partial bottle of water on the preparation table. When asked if the water was for drinking or used to make food, the operator indicated it was their drink. Discussed proper drink storage. Operator placed the bottle on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20931675

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and debris build up on equipment. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20931671

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum foil food containers stored on the shelf with the food area up and unprotected instead of inverted. Warning

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 20626719

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans being placed into the hand washing sink that block it from use. Keep pans from being placed on the hand washing sink. Items removed from the hand washing sink upon request. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20626715

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles are damaged or broken.

36-34-5

Detail 20626717

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed blackened buildup on the ceiling vents.

38-07-4

Detail 20626720

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one light panel shield missing in the kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 20626718

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the shelves in the dry storage room, food spill buildup on the sides of the refrigerated tables.

25-06-4

Detail 20626716

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed the foiled pans and lids not flipped to protect debris and contamination from falling into the food area of the containers.