How many health inspections has QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO had?

QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO ever been shut down?

Yes, QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO?

The most frequently cited violations at QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO

11001 56 STREET, Tampa, FL 33617

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO LLC · License: SEA3917798

QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO in Tampa, FL has 28 inspections on record with 170 total violations (6.1 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

28Inspections

170Violations

2Closures

Data current as of April 15, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO
Date	Reason	Reopened
Feb 11, 2025	Roach activity	15:11:00
Dec 12, 2024	Roach activity	16:41:00

Inspection History (28)

Apr 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Apr 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jan 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jan 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 3, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 20, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO had?: QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO ever been shut down?: Yes, QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO?: The most frequently cited violations at QUEEN OF SHEBA GOJO are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.

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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.

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