Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
4300 West Cypress Ste 110, Tampa, FL 33607Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa has accumulated 171 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Hand-washing violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, and employee health policy violations were cited in at least 4 inspections, indicating recurring systemic management failures. Fire safety violations were documented in three separate inspections (November 2024, April 2025, and June 2025), each noting the use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure despite the violation frequency and severity. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 found 21 violations including three high-priority citations for hand-washing and food contact surface violations, and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. Prior to that inspection on June 20, 2025, an administrative complaint was also recommended following four violations including a high-priority hand-washing citation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
2 countertop fryers, a griddle and 2 press grills used on front service line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Admin Complaint**
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 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
2 countertop fryers, a griddle and 2 press grills used on front service line. **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.
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Observed small fryer and 2 grill tops stored on prep counter adjacent to front registers - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Admin Complaint**
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.
— Complaint Full · 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.
Observed small fryer and 2 grill tops stored on prep counter adjacent to front registers
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.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Flat top grill, deep fryers. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2020-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2020-03-19: **Time Extended**
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 - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Flat top grill, deep fryers. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2020-01-23: **Time Extended**
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. Flat top grill, deep fryers. 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.
Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 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 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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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— 5 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa are: Employee health policy, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa had?
- Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa find?
- Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Italian Dream 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 Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Italian Dream Cafe in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Italian Dream Group (2020-2020).
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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).
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