Take 5 Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
3111 W Martin Luther King, Tampa, FL 33607Take 5 Cafe in Tampa has accumulated 127 violations across 21 inspections since January 2022, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health violations including health reporting and policy compliance have been cited in at least 8 of the 21 inspections, alongside recurring issues with time-as-a-control measures, consumer advisories, shell stock handling, and hand washing. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 identified 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, consumer advisory, time as control, and proper hand washing, resulting in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Take 5 Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Take 5 Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Take 5 Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Take 5 Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Take 5 Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Take 5 Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Take 5 Cafe in Tampa are: Time as control, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Take 5 Cafe in Tampa had?
- Take 5 Cafe in Tampa has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Take 5 Cafe in Tampa find?
- Take 5 Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Take 5 Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Take 5 Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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