Tampa, Hillsborough County

CHANTA AUTHENTIC EUROPEAN CUISINE

113 S HYDE PARK AVE, Tampa, FL 33606

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
May 15, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

May 15, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 24578845

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

Mar 5, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

02C-01-5

Detail 24420443

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Creamed chicken Dated 2-26-26 Pork stew Dated 2-10-26 Pork stew Dated 2-26-26 Goolash beef Dated 2-20-26 Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 24420449

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Creamed chicken Dated 2-26-26 Pork stew Dated 2-10-26 Pork stew Dated 2-26-26 Goolash beef Dated 2-20-26 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24420444

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24420446

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan and plastic lid in Handwash sink next to dish machine. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24420448

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24420442

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to dish machine. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24420445

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to dish machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24420440

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White plastic bowl in bulk polenta. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24420439

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. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24420447

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to dish machine. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24420441

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine 3 compartment sink. Walls throughout kitchen. Warning

Jul 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 23916394

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. Missing for 1 employee observed for 2 employees - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Still observed Time Extended

Jul 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23915952

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm, retested to 100 pm Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 23915951

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches underneath the three compartment sink. 2 live roaches under water heater 1 live roach inside a dough making container. 1 live roach on table underneath silverware.

01B-02-5

Detail 23915953

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: feta 62 F see stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 23915950

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler main prep cooler Cold holding: cook mushrooms 48F heavy cream 47F cut tomatoes 56F cook vegetables 48F cook sausage 47F discussed with employees to rapid cool down with ice or move to different cooler

53B-13-5

Detail 23915949

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. Missing for 1 employee observed for 2 employees

35A-03-4

Detail 23915948

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches underneath three compartment sink.

Feb 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 23591834

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings underneath food preparation table in back kitchen area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23591836

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has a container stored inside it. Chef removed container and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23591835

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor. Operator has invoice showing that pest control recently treated on restaurant on 01/31/2025. Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 23591837

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation. Chef washed onions. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23591838

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus and lobster thawing at room temperature. Chef placed food under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 14

12A-17-4

Detail 23082531

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

12A-29-4

Detail 23082535

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed items from trash took off gloves started working without washing hands. Spoke with employee about proper hand washing employee washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

10-05-5

Detail 23082537

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 82F in pot next to grill.

14-86-1

Detail 23082540

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used inside pork belly container inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 23082534

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Garlic and oil held on time has no time markings.

01B-17-5

Detail 23082543

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Garlic and oil held at room temperature has no date markings. Chef stated it was made 2 days ago.

53A-05-6

Detail 23082544

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 23082533

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on front line.

02C-02-5

Detail 23082542

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna cooked in the past 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

22-20-5

Detail 23082538

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.

08B-31-4

Detail 23082541

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw chicken stored in water inside walk in cooler. In small storage containers on bottom shelves of walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23082539

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour bin stored on floor next to food preparation sink.

21-04-4

Detail 23082536

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23082532

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

14-86-1

Detail 22796740

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towel lining octopus pan. Chef removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22796743

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

53A-02-7

Detail 22796741

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53B-01-5

Detail 22796744

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

50-09-4

Detail 22796745

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 22796742

Basic - Food stored on floor. Feta cheese stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef removed cheese and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

16-37-1

Detail 22532451

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22532458

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes inside refrigerator held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22532454

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.

08B-38-4

Detail 22532452

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour stored on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Chef

10-08-5

Detail 22532456

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-20-4

Detail 22532453

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.

21-04-4

Detail 22532455

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.

12B-13-4

Detail 22532457

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored underneath reach in cooler on cooks line.

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 22020313

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Nonfood grade paper towel used instead baked apples inside reach in cooler. Owner removed nonfood grade paper. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22020312

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened in the past 24 hours and held inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22020314

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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 22020311

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing next to food preparation sink.

Dec 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 21639734

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Owner discarded heavy cream. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21639736

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date on soup inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.

51-18-6

Detail 21639733

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

29-49-6

Detail 21639732

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21639735

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.

Jun 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 21162884

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened in the past 24 hours has no date markings. Manager placed paper date markers on milk. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21162882

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has deep groves and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21162883

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink has no hand washing sign next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen area.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

53A-01-7

Detail 21051214

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager has no proof of CFM. Manager names Ingrid Vanessa Chanta. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21051216

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has deep groves and is no longer cleanable on reach in cooler. Walk in cooler has rust buildup on shelves. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21051217

Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor in back kitchen area. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21051219

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop buried in ice. Manager removed scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21051213

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler. Manager placed ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21051215

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in cooler at end of cooks line is soiled with food debris. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 21051211

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dry soiled cloth on top of cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21051218

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in food preparation area is soiled. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21051212

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Warning