Maikels Kitchen in Tampa
Last inspected:
3864 Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614Maikels Kitchen in Tampa has a significant compliance history marked by persistent violations and repeated enforcement escalation. Across 35 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 310 violations—averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, nearly 70% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The establishment was emergency-closed on March 22, 2023 for roach activity. Disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines have been issued.
High-priority violations appear consistently across the inspection record, particularly employee health reporting violations (including sick worker handling food), improper hand and arm washing, shell stock requirements, and inadequate food contact surface cleaning. These patterns span multiple years and multiple inspections, indicating systemic management failures rather than isolated incidents. Consumer advisory violations—failure to post required warnings about raw or undercooked foods—have been cited in at least 10 recent inspections alone. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 documented 9 violations including food contact surface failures and consumer advisory omissions, resulting in an "Admin complaint recommended" disposition, signaling potential formal state enforcement proceedings.
Most recent closure: March 22, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Maikels Kitchen in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Maikels Kitchen in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Maikels Kitchen in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $920.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026020237 | $320.00 | Jan 6, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2023015784 | $200.00 | Jan 12, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2023016669 | $400.00 | Mar 22, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Maikels Kitchen in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Maikels Kitchen in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections47 violations · 34 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Maikels Kitchen in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Maikels Kitchen in Tampa last inspected?
- Maikels Kitchen in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- When was Maikels Kitchen in Tampa last shut down?
- Maikels Kitchen in Tampa was last shut down on March 22, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Maikels Kitchen in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Maikels Kitchen in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Maikels Kitchen in Tampa had?
- Maikels Kitchen in Tampa has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Maikels Kitchen in Tampa find?
- Maikels Kitchen in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Maikels Kitchen in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Maikels Kitchen in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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 V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has Maikels Kitchen in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Maikels Kitchen in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Maikels Kitchen in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Maikels Kitchen in Tampa has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $920.00 in fines.
- How much has Maikels Kitchen in Tampa been fined?
- Maikels Kitchen in Tampa has been fined a total of $920.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Maikels Kitchen in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Zaxby's (2017).
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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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