Banquet Kitchen

500 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Banquet Kitchen stretching back to 2022. Banquet Kitchen was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 120F oven warmer disscued with employee to reheat chicken.

03B-01-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions in plastic containers on floor Under prep table.

08B-38-4

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Iodine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink and surface Tested below 1130 retested to 400ddbsa **Corrected On-Site**

22-44-4

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. High temp thermo plate not functioning properly.

16-62-1

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven with surface rust inside

22-08-4

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator replaced chemicals **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans and other equipment need to be inverted to avoid possible contamination.

24-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on door of reach in cooler soiled in kitchen

23-03-4

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banquet Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banquet Kitchen on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Banquet Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Banquet Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Banquet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banquet Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Banquet Kitchen 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 Banquet Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banquet Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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