5101 Grill Foodtruck

2630 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

American

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at 5101 Grill Foodtruck, the earliest from 2023. 5101 Grill Foodtruck was last inspected on Jun 26, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which 5101 Grill Foodtruck's 39 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk 48F at 2:24pm, almond milk 54F at 2:24pm,

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 48F at 2:24pm, almond milk 54F at 2:24pm. Both items left inside Reach in cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw pork stored over bottled water in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated bottled water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on kitchen prep table soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle beneath Employee handwash sink. Employee added label during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and almond milk in Reach in cooler not date marked.

02C-03-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in back Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottled water on kitchen prep table. Employee relocated bottle to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked cachapa, raw pork, raw steak, in Reach in cooler stored in shopping bag. Located adjacent to Reach in cooler.

14-31-5

11-27-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk, and queso de Mano in Reach in cooler not date marked.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle located on flat top griddle.

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in Reach in cooler soiled. Located beneath Reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located inside Reach in cooler beneath microwaves.

14-05-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located beneath microwaves.

29-49-6

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw steak and raw pork in Reach in cooler not covered. Adjacent to three compartment sink.

08B-12-5

Jun 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5101 Grill Foodtruck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5101 Grill Foodtruck on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 5101 Grill Foodtruck?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 5101 Grill Foodtruck.

How does 5101 Grill Foodtruck compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

5101 Grill Foodtruck most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has 5101 Grill Foodtruck's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 5101 Grill Foodtruck have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at 5101 Grill Foodtruck means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is 5101 Grill Foodtruck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 5101 Grill Foodtruck is inspected around two times per year on average.

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