Barksdale Catering

3229 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607
Catering
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2023
61
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Barksdale Catering is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Barksdale Catering since Mar 20, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink with 0 ppm , corrected , three compartment sink set up with 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-51-5
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. Whipping cream not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink , corrected , operator placed paper towels at employee hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, operator removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tin party trays not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barksdale Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barksdale Catering on file is from Mar 20, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Barksdale Catering compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Barksdale Catering most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Barksdale Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barksdale Catering have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Barksdale Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.