Ballrooms
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Ballrooms 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Ballrooms is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat above 400 ppm retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
13-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bakery prep area by three comp sink
31B-04-4
78
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By dish area
38-01-4
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
14-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In dish area with large red hose attached **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastry walk in cooler, cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) operator produced proper temperature logs with cooler showing cold holding between 39-41f 2 hours prior to my visit, operator opened walk in freezer located inside of walk in cooler, to rapidly cool down the food **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In dish area with large red hose attached **Warning**
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink located in dish area has small leak from drain pipe. Sink across from 3 compartment slow draining. **Warning**
29-08-4
64
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish area, unloading clean dishes, answered her phone multiple times with gloved hands, without washing hands and changing gloves, then continued to put away clean dishes. Discussed with operator proper hand washing and handling of clean equipment. Operator discussed with employee
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In clean equipment storage area, operator moved equipment **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In clean equipment storage area, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
61
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 139F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: 160 **Time Extended**
22-56-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 gallons of orange juice in service area walk in cooler bulging and out of date. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 139F **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet **Warning**
24-08-4
74
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of sink, and spray bottles stored in sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand wash sink in dish area leaking
29-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.
24-08-4
74
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ballrooms last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ballrooms on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ballrooms?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ballrooms.
How does Ballrooms compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ballrooms most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ballrooms' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ballrooms have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ballrooms 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 Ballrooms inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ballrooms is inspected around three times per year on average.
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