Tampa, Hillsborough County

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN

3645 MIDTOWN DR, Tampa, FL 33607

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
May 15, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-01-5

Detail 24578151

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. A pan of mashed potato (cooked at 9:10am, 92-98F at 1:25pm - Cooling) in walk-in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 24578149

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A pan of mashed potato not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.

03D-15-4

Detail 24578146

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. A full 6 inches in depth hotel pan of mashed potato cooling in walk-in cooler not reached to 70 F from 135F within 2 hours. Discussed with operator about proper cooling method at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 24578148

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24578147

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A employee drink with no lid stored on prep table at food prep station. Operator discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24578150

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks stored on pasta bins and bag of flour in back kitchen. Operator moved personal items to office. Corrected On-Site

24-01-4

Detail 24578152

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Employee removed unwrapped silverware from tables at outdoor dining area. Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24128810

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in prep area heavily soiled with food debris. Chef removed and discarded Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24128808

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Perforated pan in hand washing sink behind bar. Bartender removed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24128809

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Running water for ice cream scoop on line 130F Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 24128807

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor behind bar. Chef relocated to proper shelf Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23500207

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding) Items placed on ice for rapid chill re-temperature Cooked shrimp 41F. Raw fish 40F. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23500205

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler side wall and pans inside reach in cooler. Chef removed and placed knife with dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23500208

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed tong and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 23500210

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon laying on rice inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed spoon from rice and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23500206

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in water at 117F. On cooks line.

12B-13-4

Detail 23500209

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Chef removed and discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23087574

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board underneath 3 compartment sink has stains and is no longer cleanable.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22623066

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop cheese inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored eggs. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22623067

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging handle of grill. Employee removed and properly stored tongs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22623065

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside refrigerator across from blast chillers are soiled with food debris.

24-01-4

Detail 22623068

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Plates stored outside. Manager removed plate's and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

10-05-5

Detail 22159449

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 98F. Chef heated water to 143F. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22159451

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw trout cold holding at 48F. Tofu cold holding at 51F. Manager placed items inside blast chiller. Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 22159450

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth underneath cuttings board on cooks line. Manager discarded cloth. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-08-4

Detail 21699503

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21699502

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21699505

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on cutting board.

08B-17-4

Detail 21699504

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado's unwashed before preparation.

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21217974

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items placed inside blast chiller. Cooked shrimp 51F retemp 43F. Raw beef 46F retemp 44F. Cooked onions 49F retemp 44 F Cooked rice 49F retemp 44F. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21217972

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

24-08-4

Detail 21217971

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves across from walk in cooler.

10-20-4

Detail 21217973

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on pizza oven handle. Employee removed tongs and properly stored them. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21217970

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed and properly stored sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21217975

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line. Manager added proper labeling to container Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 20822666

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan and garbage can blocking bar employee hand wash sink, corrected, operator moved items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20822665

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.