Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa

Last inspected:

3401 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
Overview

Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa has compiled a problematic compliance record over 31 inspections spanning multiple years, with 198 total violations averaging 6.4 per inspection—significantly exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has been subject to administrative complaint recommendations in seven of its eight most recent inspections, including the July 2025 complaint inspection which documented 42 violations, among them high-priority findings for toxic substance control, improper food condition, shell stock requirements, improper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage violations. Employee health policy violations have appeared in five separate inspections, hand washing violations in at least two inspections, and food contact surface violations in nearly every recent inspection, indicating systemic and recurring failures in basic operational hygiene and food safety management. The facility has one disciplinary action on record resulting in $160 in fines. Most recent inspection on July 22, 2025 resulted in administrative complaint recommended status.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
202Violations
0Closures
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.73 violations / inspection 5.73 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025060892 $160.00 Jul 22, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections31 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
What are the most common violations at Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa had?
Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa find?
Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on June 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa been fined?
Mr. B's Cafe in Tampa has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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