Byblos Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
2832 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629Byblos Cafe in Tampa has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 247 violations—an average of 9.9 violations per inspection, nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. Employee health policy violations, handwashing violations, and chemical storage violations appear consistently across multiple inspections. A disciplinary action resulted in $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 documented 15 violations including recurring employee health policy and handwashing issues, with a disposition of "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Byblos Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
9.9
violations / inspection
9.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Byblos Cafe in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022025536 | $200.00 | Apr 11, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Byblos Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Byblos Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Byblos Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Byblos Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Byblos Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Byblos Cafe in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Byblos Cafe in Tampa had?
- Byblos Cafe in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Byblos Cafe in Tampa find?
- Byblos Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 21, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Byblos Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Byblos Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Byblos Cafe in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Byblos Cafe in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Byblos Cafe in Tampa been fined?
- Byblos Cafe in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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