How many health inspections has CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP had?

CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP ever been shut down?

Yes, CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP?

The most frequently cited violations at CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP are: Premises clean, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP

214 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa, FL 33613

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA3917490

CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP in Tampa, FL has 30 inspections on record with 133 total violations (4.4 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

30Inspections

133Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 5, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 14, 2022	Fly activity	15:31:00

Inspection History (30)

Feb 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Feb 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Apr 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 22, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 14, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 13, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 5, 2017 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 3, 2017 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 15, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP had?: CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP ever been shut down?: Yes, CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP?: The most frequently cited violations at CAFE BAHIA & BAKERY CORP are: Premises clean, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

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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.

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