Westwood Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
2002 N Lois Ave Ste 140, Tampa, FL 33607Westwood Cafe in Tampa has been inspected 19 times since April 2022, accumulating 130 violations—an average of 6.8 per inspection, nearly 30 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent across the record, including shell stock requirements violations in at least 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in 6 inspections, and hand-washing violations in at least 3 inspections. Allergen awareness violations appeared in 5 consecutive inspections between January 2023 and October 2024. An administrative complaint was recommended following the April 5, 2022 inspection. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 documented 7 high-priority violations related to employee health policy and shell stock requirements, resulting in a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Westwood Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Westwood Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 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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— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Westwood Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Westwood Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Westwood Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Westwood Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Westwood Cafe in Tampa are: Equipment condition, Consumer advisory, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has Westwood Cafe in Tampa had?
- Westwood Cafe in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Westwood Cafe in Tampa find?
- Westwood Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on November 6, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Westwood Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Westwood Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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