Delight Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
9250 Bay Plz Blvd Ste 317, Tampa, FL 33619Delight Cafe in Tampa has 19 inspections on record between 2015 and March 2026, documenting 120 total violations — an average of 6.3 violations per inspection, 21 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in 8 of the most recent 8 inspections. Hand washing violations appeared in at least 4 inspections spanning 2023 to 2025. Consumer advisory violations were documented in every inspection since May 2023. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Fire safety violations involving cooking equipment with no hood suppression system were cited three times between 2015 and August 2016. On May 16, 2023, an administrative complaint was recommended following inspection violations including employee health policy and hand washing issues. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Delight Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 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
Delight Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Delight Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Delight Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Delight Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Delight Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Delight Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Delight Cafe in Tampa are: Employee health policy, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Delight Cafe in Tampa had?
- Delight Cafe in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Delight Cafe in Tampa find?
- Delight Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Delight Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Delight 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Delight Cafe in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Delight Cafe in Tampa has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Delight Cafe in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: L Expess Cafe (2015-2016).
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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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