Barrow's

3660 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Barrow's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Barrow's latest score of 95 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting board on steam table at time of inspection.
14-09-4
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured under drink machine in dining room at time of inspection.
51-11-4
95
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine bin
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided new sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on shelves in walk in.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom in dining area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Tank under soda machine in dining area not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sani buckets at 0ppm. Operator refilled buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In storage room, spray bottle with nozzle for hose to be attached, pink solution . Operator threw in trash. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Emailed copy to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Emailed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barrow's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barrow's on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barrow's?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Barrow's.

How does Barrow's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Barrow's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Barrow's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Barrow's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barrow's 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 Barrow's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barrow's is inspected around two times per year on average.