4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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
90
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on can opener blade at time of inspection. Operator had can opener cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line at time of inspection
14-09-4
86
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Some cutting boards stained at time of inspection **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on standing hot box torn at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Gasket torn at time of inspection **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on back cooks line stained at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets stored on floor during inspection. Operator moved bucket to shelf during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed parsley and tomatoes stored over pre diced onions. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
82
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained. - Area around nozzles on drink dispenser soiled with a mold like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer in pantry/desert area
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on food containers on shelf in kitchen. Operator removed to dishroom to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
70
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees changing gloves with no hand washing. Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures between glove changing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking employee hand wash sink , corrected, manager moved garbage cans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table corrected, manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and shirt stored on food prep table, next to tea dispenser, corrected manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil stored on floor in dry storage area , box of tomatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler . Corrected manager removed items from the floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not lacked at back prep area .
02D-01-5
61
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under water filter outside by smoker
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can open soiled/ metal shavings
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter out of date.
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Air conditioning leaking into dish pit area. Operator will protect food service equipment until repairs are completed.
24-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lime scale build up in ice machine
22-20-5
64
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
70
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, slicer, can opener **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa.
How does 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa 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 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 4 Rivers Smokehouse of South Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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