How many health inspections has WATER + FLOUR had?

WATER + FLOUR has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WATER + FLOUR ever been shut down?

No, WATER + FLOUR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at WATER + FLOUR?

The most frequently cited violations at WATER + FLOUR are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

WATER + FLOUR

1015 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa, FL 336062431

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CICCIO & TONY'S INC · License: SEA3911251

WATER + FLOUR in Tampa, FL has 24 inspections on record with 178 total violations (7.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Inspection History (24)

Feb 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V08 Proper hand/arm washing

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V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V10 Approved food source

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V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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