Beacon Prep Kitchen

510 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Beacon Prep Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cook bacon speed rack in walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Watermelon 48F walk-in cooler.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employee trainings not expired. Observed 6 employee trainings expired issued 9 2 21 and 8 3 22

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

22-02-4

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cook Duck walk in cooler

08B-12-5

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

14-22-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.now inverted **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

22-02-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water draining on floor from pipe, behind ovens, operator already placed service request.

29-08-4

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple items in walk in cooler not holding temperature, operator was able to provide temperature logs showing it was 38F-42F less than 1 hour ago Beef (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding) operator has maintenance on site fixing the cooler, if it can't be fixed soon they will move all the food to another cooler

03A-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above coffee area by large ice machine at the end of the hall. In room where shelving is located. Inside kitchen.

36-36-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters left out.

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beacon Prep Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beacon Prep Kitchen on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beacon Prep Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beacon Prep Kitchen.

How does Beacon Prep Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

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

Has Beacon Prep Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beacon Prep 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 Beacon Prep Kitchen inspected?

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

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