Met Life Cafe in Tampa
18205 Crane Nest Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
Met Life Cafe in Tampa has been inspected 14 times since 2016 with 61 total violations, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. Food contact surface violations appear across nearly every inspection, as do chemical storage and consumer advisory issues. A fire safety violation was documented in August 2021 regarding a missing boiler insurance report. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2024 found 3 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 9, 2024
Met Life Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Met Life Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Met Life Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Met Life Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Met Life Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Met Life Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 9, 2024. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Met Life Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Met Life Cafe in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Met Life Cafe in Tampa had?
- Met Life Cafe in Tampa has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Met Life Cafe in Tampa find?
- Met Life Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 9, 2024 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Met Life Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Met Life Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Met Life Cafe in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Met Life Cafe in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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