Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa
Last inspected:
4241 E Busch Blvd # 33617, Tampa, FL 33617Hafez Basha Altaybat, a specialty food shop in Tampa, has 10 inspections on record between February 2023 and October 2023, with a total of 18 documented violations. The facility faced critical infrastructure and food safety violations during a March 2023 inspection when it was found operating without a valid food permit. Inspector notes documented that chemicals were stored over single-use containers, loose tea leaf and prunes were displayed uncovered for bulk retail sale, and several jars of pickled vegetables and cheese were being offered for retail sale despite being made in a private home — all products were corrected or voluntarily discarded during the inspection. A priority violation for the lack of an employee health policy was cited, and the establishment was provided an employee health guide. Between April and June 2023, the facility received multiple re-inspection citations for failure to install a mop sink with proper sanitary sewage plumbing; the initial violation was cited on February 27, 2023, and the inspector documented that as of April 28, 2023 — 60 days after citation — the establishment had not yet complied. By July 5, 2023, the mop sink was correctly installed and plumbed. In April 2023, packaged foods including pickled eggplant, cauliflower, pickles, mixed vegetables, yogurt-stuffed olives, pickled cucumbers, Nabulsi cheese, and ghee were found lacking proper labeling with manufacturer name and address. The most recent inspection on October 16, 2023 was a focused inspection conducted after a bureau fee request; inspector notes indicate the owner was advised that failure to pay fees would result in permit suspension.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (10)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 10 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Bureau request #5103530. Hand delivered final notice to owner and advised him if fee remains unpaid the permit cannot be
renewed and current permit may be suspended.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Mop sink is installed and correctly plumbed.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Re-Inspection Required· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: A mop sink has been installed outside however, the discard plumbing is routed to dispense onto ground, rendering mop sink
unusable.
Application for Special Process Approval For Retail Food Establishments provided.
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-403.11
Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment plant
or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law.
5-403.11 P
Outside area: Mop sink is plumed to discharge onto ground and not connected to approved
sanitary sewage system.
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— Re-Inspection Required· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Establishment has corrected restroom opening out to a processing area. A mop sink has been installed outside however, the
discard plumbing is routed to dispense onto ground, rendering mop sink unuseable.
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-403.11
Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment plant
or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law.
5-403.11 P
Outside area: Mop sink is plumed to discharge onto ground and not connected to approved
sanitary sewage system.
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— Focused Inspection - Re-inspection Required· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Establishment
required to install a mop sink.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-203.13
Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not
conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water
and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid
waste. 5-203.13
Establishment does not have a mop sink. Establishment was provided 30 days to install a mop
sink on 2/14/2023.
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— Focused Inspection - Re-inspection Required· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.
Establishment was provided 30 days to install a mop sink on 2/27/2023 and has not yet complied 60 days after citation.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-203.13
Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not
conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water
and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid
waste. 5-203.13
Establishment does not have a mop sink. Establishment was provided 30 days to install a mop
sink and has not yet complied 60 days after citation.
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— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection
Comments: Establishment provided 14 additional days to supply mop sink due to waiting for plumber. Failure to supply establishment with a mop
sink within 14 days will result in a re-inspection require inspection summary.
Risk-Based Violations
3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9
CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail area: The following Prepackaged foods are not properly labeled from source with name and
address of manufacturer; 14 Pickled eggplant 1.80#, 4 Pink Cauliflower 2# and 1#,7 Pickles 2# and 1#, 13
pickled mixed vegetables 2.8 # and 1.2 #, 9 Yogurt stuffed olives 2# and 1#, 16 pickled cucumbers in plastic
coke bottles, 7 Nabulsi cheese, 49 Pure butter ghee in various size containers (some plastic coke bottles). COS:
No bill of lading or invoice is available for products said to be imported. Unapproved source foods voluntarily
discarded.
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— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 18 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Establishment provided additional 30 days to install mop sink due to family emergency outside of country.
Failure to provide mop sink within 30 days may result in Administrative Action.
Failure to correct restroom opening into processing area within 90 days from original inspection date of 2/13/23 may result in
Administrative action.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
Risk-Based Violations
2-201.11(A)
The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to
the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms,
diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee
or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or
illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
No employee health policy. Employee health guide provided and reviewed with person in charge.
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7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Backroom: Chemicals stored over single use containers. COS: Chemicals moved to proper
storage.
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6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Kitchen and restroom areas: No signage notifying employees to wash hands at handwashing
sinks. Handwashing sign provided.
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6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided
with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a
heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity,
pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Kitchen, restroom, and pastry service area: No papertowels available at handwashing sinks. COS:
Paper towels supplied at handwashing sinks.
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3-201.11(B)
Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the
establishment. 3-201.11(B) PP
Retail area: Several jars of pickled vegetables and cheese offered for retail sale made in a private
home. COS: Unapproved source products voluntarily discarded.
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Print Date: 3/13/2023
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Pf
Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding
to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or
procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and
the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf
Observation: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
vomiting and diarrheal events. Required components for written procedures reviewed with person in charge.
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95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Food establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.
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Print Date: 3/13/2023
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Good Retail Practice Violations
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate
descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in
descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name
and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR
101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail area: Dried fruits packaged on site labeled "Dried fruit" Require common name of fruit.
COS: Dried fruits properly labeled with common name of food, and store name and address during inspection.
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3-306.11
Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,
service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means. 3-306.11 P
Retail area: Loose tea leaf and prunes offered for bulk retail sale displayed
uncovered/unprotected. COS: Loose tea leaf and prunes covered as needed.
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4-101.11(B)-(E)
Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,
under normal use conditions, are not durable; corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and
thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant
to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion or decomposition. Equipment or utensil not designed
or constructed to be durable and to retain its characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 4-101.11(B)-(E)
and 4-201.11
Kitchen area: Bare wood used for processing table top.
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4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or
that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
4-101.19
Kitchen area: Unsealed bare wood used between three compartment sink and wall. Stove stored
on top of bare wood pallet.
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4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
No test kit available to measure the concentration of sanitizer solution. No sanitizing violations
observed during this inspection.
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5-203.13
Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not
conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water
and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid
waste. 5-203.13
Establishment does not have a mop sink. Establishment provided 30 days to install a mop sink.
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5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Kitchen area: Direct connection exists between sewage system and three compartment sink waste
water drain.
o
51
Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne
contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)
Kitchen area: Restroom door opens out to processing area. Establishment provided 90 days from
original inspection date of 2/13/23 to correct restroom opening out to processing area.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Restroom : No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
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5-501.11
Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do
not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area: Drain plug missing at shared dumpster.
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6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not
done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Kitchen area: old food and grime build-up on floor under equipment.
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99
Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Establishment is operating without a 2023 food permit.
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Print Date: 3/13/2023
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— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 22 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
Failure to provide mop sink and handwashing sink in nut service area within 30 days from original inspection date of 2/13/23 may
result in Administrative Action.
Failure to correct restroom opening into processing area within 90 days from original inspection date of 2/13/23 may result in
Administrative action.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
Risk-Based Violations
2-201.11(A)
The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to
the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms,
diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee
or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or
illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
No employee health policy. Employee health guide provided and reviewed with person in charge.
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3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Kitchen area: Internal temperature of cheese held in refrigerator measures 47 F. COS: Cheese
quick chilled in freezer to 41 F before storing in proper refrigeration.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding
to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or
procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and
the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
vomiting and diarrheal events. Required components for written procedures reviewed with person in charge.
o
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Backroom: Chemicals stored over equipment. COS: Chemicals moved to proper storage.
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2-401.11
Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment,
utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated.
2-401.11
Kitchen area: Employee's open coffee cup held on processing table with exposed food. COS:
Coffee cup removed from kitchen.
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5-204.11
Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation,
food dispensing or warewashing areas; or not located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 5-204.11 PfPf
Nut dispensing area: No handwashing sink provided in area where bulk nuts are weighed and
dispensed. Establishment provided 30 days to install handwashing sink in dispensing area.
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6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided
with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a
heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity,
pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Kitchen, restroom, and pastry service area: No papertowels available at handwashing sinks. COS:
Paper towels supplied at handwashing sinks.
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Print Date: 2/27/2023
Page 1 of 5
8
Citation Description: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Observation: Kitchen and restroom areas: No signage notifying employees to wash hands at handwashing
sinks. Handwashing sign provided.
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3-201.11(B)
Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the
establishment. 3-201.11(B) PP
Retail area: Several jars of pickled vegetables offered for retail sale made in a private home. COS:
Unapproved source products voluntarily discarded.
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95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Food establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.
o
Print Date: 2/27/2023
Page 2 of 5
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate
descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in
descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name
and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR
101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail area: Dried fruits packaged on site labeled "Dried fruit" Require common name of fruit. No
labeling on store packaged beans and grains. COS: Dried fruits, beans and grains properly labeled with common
name of food, and store name and address during inspection.
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6-501.11
Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices
and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Back storage room: Dead insects on floor. COS: floor cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
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3-306.11
Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,
service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means. 3-306.11 P
Retail area: Bag of herbs offered for bulk retail sale displayed uncovered/unprotected. COS: Herbs
removed from retail sale.
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4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or
that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
4-101.19
Kitchen area: Unsealed bare wood used between three compartment sink and wall. Stove stored
on top of bare wood pallet.
o
4-101.11(B)-(E)
Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,
under normal use conditions, are not durable; corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and
thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant
to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion or decomposition. Equipment or utensil not designed
or constructed to be durable and to retain its characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 4-101.11(B)-(E)
and 4-201.11
Kitchen area: Bare wood used for processing table top.
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4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
No test kit available to measure the concentration of sanitizer solution. No sanitizing violations
observed during this inspection.
o
5-203.13
Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not
conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water
and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid
waste. 5-203.13
Establishment does not have a mop sink. Establishment provided 30 days to install a mop sink.
o
5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Kitchen area: Direct connection exists between sewage system and three compartment sink waste
water drain.
o
51
Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne
contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)
Kitchen area: Restroom door opens out to processing area. Establishment provided 90 days to
correct restroom opening out to processing area.
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6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided
with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom : No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
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5-501.11
Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do
not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area: Drain plug missing at shared dumpster.
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Print Date: 2/27/2023
Page 3 of 5
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Citation Description: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept
covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept
covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Observation: Outside area: Shared trash dumpster uncovered.
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6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not
done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Kitchen area: old food and grime build-up on floor under equipment.
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99
Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Establishment is operating without a 2023 food permit.
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— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 22 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Failure to provide mop sink and handwashing sink in nut service area within 30 days may result in Administrative Action.
Failure to correct restroom opening into processing area within 90 days may result in Administrative Action.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
Risk-Based Violations
2-201.11(A)
The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to
the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms,
diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee
or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or
illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
No employee health policy. Employee health guide provided and reviewed with person in charge.
o
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding
to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or
procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and
the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
vomiting and diarrheal events. Required components for written procedures reviewed with person in charge.
o
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Backroom: Chemicals stored over equipment. COS: Chemicals moved to proper storage.
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2-401.11
Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment,
utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated.
2-401.11
Kitchen area: Employee's open coffee cup held on processing table with exposed food. COS:
Coffee cup removed from kitchen.
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3-301.11(B)
Food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat foods with bare hands or not using
suitable utensils; alternate method not approved or approved but not followed to allow food employees to have
bare hand contact with exposed ready-to-eat food; or food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat food with
bare hands at the time it is being added to other food items as an ingredient without cooking/heating the final
product to the required temperature to allow bare hand contact. 3-301.11(B) PP
Backroom area: Employee observed touching cheese with bare hands. COS: Cheese voluntarily
discarded.
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Print Date: 2/14/2023
Page 1 of 5
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Pf
Citation Description: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided
with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a
heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity,
pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf
Observation: Kitchen, restroom, and pastry service area: No papertowels available at handwashing sinks. COS:
Paper towels supplied at handwashing sinks.
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6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Kitchen and restroom areas: No signage notifying employees to wash hands at handwashing
sinks. Handwashing sign provided.
o
5-204.11
Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation,
food dispensing or warewashing areas; or not located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 5-204.11 PfPf
Nut dispensing area: No handwashing sink provided in area where bulk nuts are weighed and
dispensed. Establishment provided 30 days to install handwashing sink in dispensing area.
o
3-201.11(B)
Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the
establishment. 3-201.11(B) PP
Retail area: Several jars of pickled vegetables offered for retail sale made in a private home. COS:
Unapproved source products voluntarily discarded.
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95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Food establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.
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Print Date: 2/14/2023
Page 2 of 5
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate
descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in
descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name
and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR
101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail area: Dried fruits packaged on site labeled "Dried fruit" Require common name of fruit. No
labeling on store packaged beans and grains. COS: Dried fruits, beans and grains properly labeled with common
name of food, and store name and address during inspection.
x
6-501.11
Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices
and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Back storage room: Dead insects on floor. COS: floor cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
x
3-306.11
Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,
service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means. 3-306.11 P
Retail area: Bowl and Bag of herbs offered for bulk retail sale displayed uncovered/unprotected.
COS: Herbs removed from retail sale.
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4-101.11(B)-(E)
Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,
under normal use conditions, are not durable; corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and
thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant
to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion or decomposition. Equipment or utensil not designed
or constructed to be durable and to retain its characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 4-101.11(B)-(E)
and 4-201.11
Kitchen area: Bare wood used for processing table top.
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4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or
that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
4-101.19
Kitchen area: Unsealed bare wood used between three compartment sink and wall. Stove stored
on top of bare wood pallet.
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4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
No test kit available to measure the concentration of sanitizer solution. No sanitizing violations
observed during this inspection.
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5-203.13
Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not
conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water
and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid
waste. 5-203.13
Establishment does not have a mop sink. Establishment provided 30 days to install a mop sink.
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5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Direct connection exists between sewage system and three compartment sink waste water drain.
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Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne
contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)
Kitchen area: Restroom door opens out to processing area. Establishment provided 90 days to
correct restroom opening out to processing area.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Restroom : No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
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5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept
covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept
covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside area: Shared trash dumpster uncovered.
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Print Date: 2/14/2023
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Citation Description: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do
not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Observation: Outside area: Drain plug missing at shared dumpster.
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6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not
done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Kitchen area: old food and grime build-up on floor under equipment.
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Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Establishment is operating without a 2023 food permit.
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Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa last inspected?
- Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 16, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa had?
- Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa has 10 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa find?
- Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 16, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa are: 5-203.13: Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13; 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 3-201.11(B): Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the establishment. 3-201.11(B) P.
- Does Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Hafez Basha Altaybat in Tampa has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-203.13: Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13; 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 3-201.11(B): Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the establishment. 3-201.11(B) P.
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