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Banquet Rooms Kitchen

2900 Bayport Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Catering
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Banquet Rooms Kitchen has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Wet wiping cloth not stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Banquet Rooms Kitchen on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At pastry station.
22-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
90
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of hummus 47 F and deviled egg 45 F in walk-in cooler. Employee was portioned the items on prep table in kitchen, discussed how much is too much when prepping and proper cold holding temperature is 41 F or below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. For fish and other meat products being vacuum packaged at establishment Inspector emailed HACCP application to operator
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped on hand sink on service line
31A-11-4
82
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.observed bowls and plates not inverted on storage shelf Corrected -observed employee place pan on Toto project other clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth stored on pita in warmer oven
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf with clean dishes Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reach freezer on service line
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature on prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee place in walk-in cooler
06-01-5
78
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves with no hand washing between glove changes, corrected action, inspector discussed with Chef proper employee hand washing between glove usage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish washer with old debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing over dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water leaking from employee hand wash sink in banquet area.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
70
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink in wait station used as dump sink , evidence of ice .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in wait station area, corrected, chef replaced paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean pans. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
70
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy nice build up around door way to walk in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.
36-36-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banquet Rooms Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banquet Rooms Kitchen on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banquet Rooms Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Banquet Rooms Kitchen.

How does Banquet Rooms Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Banquet Rooms Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Banquet Rooms Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Banquet Rooms Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Banquet Rooms 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 Rooms Kitchen inspected?

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

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