220 East
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
220 East has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 79, putting 220 East squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks in kitchen at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors in kitchen at time of inspection.
36-02-5
82
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors in kitchen at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing 0ppm at time of inspection. Operator called service at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors in kitchen at time of inspection. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty at time of inspection. **Warning**
14-17-4
64
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop cooked potato skins inside reach in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates got damaged the hurricane.
53B-10-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in floor underneath 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop stored in standing water at 88F. Chef discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before preparation. Chef washed broccoli florets. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors unsealed thorough out kitchen area.
36-02-5
43
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 87F. On steam table on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have stains in back hallway in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Interior of walk in cooler door has a hole that's covered with black duct tape.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored in reach in cooler cutting board on cooks line. Chef discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill area n cooks line are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside reach in cooler in pantry station has buildup of old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath food preparation sink by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
58
Dec 13, 2023
Complaint Full
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 87F.
10-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler in pantry station.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to cover hole on interior of walk in cooler door.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath hand washing sink in bar area is soiled.
36-73-4
64
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door has a hole on the interior. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler have rust buildup. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors though out kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
74
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside corn starch bi in dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves overtop 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door is hanging off of hinges.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside reach in cooler in salad station. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are broken and missing by coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler in salad station has old food debris and black-mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves overtop 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves in salad station has rust buildup.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Chef added proper labeling to bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator Big six paperwork.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Electronic paper towels dispenser by vegetable preparation sink is not dispensing paper towels. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line has deep groves and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves overtop of 3 compartment sink in dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of pantry reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken in hallway leading to server's station and kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside pantry reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall's throughout kitchen area are soiled with debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 220 East last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 220 East on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 220 East?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at 220 East.
How does 220 East compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
220 East most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has 220 East's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 220 East have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 220 East means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 220 East inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 220 East is inspected around three times per year on average.
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