Love at First Bite to Go
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
37
Score
Love At First Bite To Go, located at 1270 E Hillsborough Ave in Tampa, FL, had a high-risk inspection on February 12, 2026, with a score of 37. The inspection identified three critical, two major, and seven minor violations. Previous inspections have also resulted in high-risk classifications for the establishment.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
37
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
35
Mar 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Violations — Feb 12, 2026 Inspection
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Repeat Violation**
29-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster tails thawed in standing water at three-compartments sink. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler handles soiled with grease and debris. Exterior of the microwave soiled with grease.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Per operator, water was overflowing from potable water tank earlier because she forgot to shut off water hose while filling the tank. Operator dried floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A bag of plastic soup containers stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving the public at time of inspection.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pieces of cooked chicken breast (109F - Hot Holding) and a pan of Alfredo sauce (109F - Hot Holding) stored on griddle top. Operator reheating at time of inspection: cooked chicken 173 F, Alfredo sauce 166 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 fryer baskets soiled with accumulated old burned food substance and grease.
22-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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