Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa
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1500 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606RO, JEKYLL, SESAME in Tampa has been inspected 8 times since September 2023, accumulating 23 violations with a recent escalation in violation frequency. The facility averaged 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Shell stock requirements violations appeared repeatedly across 5 inspections, and employee health policy violations were cited in 3 separate inspections between 2024 and 2025. A November 2025 routine inspection identified 27 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and time as control. The most recent complaint-based inspection on January 6, 2026 resulted in 9 violations focused on shell stock requirements and consumer advisories, with the inspection completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa last inspected?
- Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 1, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa are: Shell stock requirements, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa had?
- Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa find?
- Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 1, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Ro, Jekyll, Sesame in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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.
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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).
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.
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