Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food's latest score of 70 falls below the Tampa average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sweet potatoes and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards for bbq **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
70
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sweet potatoes and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards for bbq **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooksline. **Warning**
29-49-6
61
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: pork 129 F, operator put on grill to bring back to temperature. retemped 167 F, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee apple sauce in reach in cooler over potato salad in reach in cooler .
08B-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen..
22-20-5
70
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
22-02-4
90
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Carpet cleaner on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
55
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler next to steam well. Hood filters above grill and fryers.
23-03-4
61
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In three compartment sink.
21-12-4
82
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese for establishment. Operator relocated to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk rice in clear container.
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food.
How does Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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