Big Ray's Fish Camp
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
37
Score
Across the available record, Big Ray's Fish Camp has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license from 2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over prepared onion rings and green onions in reach in cooler in back prep room at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Pedro Avila **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food stored in reach in coolers not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored unsecured in back store room at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table on cooks main line at time of inspectionnn
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on store room floor at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of paper towel rolls stored on ground in back store room at time of inspection.
25-05-4
37
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Cutting boards stained at time of callback **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: No proof of certified food manager at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. -Observed two tanks not secured in back storage room -Observed tank unsecured under soda fountain in dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Carbon dioxide tank not secured at time of callback **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on main cooks line grooved at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Cutting board on main cooks line is grooved at time of callback **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bulk bagged sauce in silver refrigerator in back store room at time of inspection **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. -Observed two tanks not secured in back storage room -Observed tank unsecured under soda fountain in dining room **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on main cooks line grooved at time of inspection. **Warning**
14-09-4
64
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - some cutting boards stained at time of inspectionnn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Some cutting boards stained at time of callback **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair in room with ice machine at time of inspection n **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Ceiling damaged in front of ice machine at time of callback **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed white cutting board stored on floor next to breading station at time of inspection n **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: White cutting board stored on floor at time of callback **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid fry oil stored on floor in back store room at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: - Oil stored on floor at time of callback - Bags of onions stored on floor at time of callback **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in three door reach in freezer at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Ice build up in reach in freezer at time of callback **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Pedro Avila 11/04/2019 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - some cutting boards stained at time of inspectionnn **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed two carbon dioxide tanks stored in back room not secured at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair in room with ice machine at time of inspection n **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed white cutting board stored on floor next to breading station at time of inspection n **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone charging on prep table next to sliced and cutting board at time of inspection. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid fry oil stored on floor in back store room at time of inspection. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in three door reach in freezer at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee opened water bottle stored in reach in cooler at time of inspection **Warning**
12B-13-4
58
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaners stored next to vinegar on shelves in kitchen during inspection
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler gaskets on lift top reach in cooler on cooks line across from grill during inspection
14-11-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed new unsecured Co2 tank in back storage room. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed white cutting board stored on floor on cooks line during inspection **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle drink on prep table in back prep room. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris, togo supplies around equipment in kitchen during inspection
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in triple door stand up reach in cooler in kitchen at time of inspection
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in prep room and cooks line at time of inspection
23-03-4
55
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over slaw/pre made Cuban sandwiches in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained in kitchen. -Slicer in prep area has dried food debris on it
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine during inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in kitchen and prep room.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observe tank not secured under drink dispenser in dining area
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in back room by ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored on floor on cooks line by breading station.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in kitchen. -Floor soiled around ice machine and around broiler and fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor during inspection **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler shelves/interiors
22-16-4
47
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored above hotdogs
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish, shrimp 46f , employee put ice on seafood **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles by food shelf by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
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,slicer, large tubs for utensils **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-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 of employee reporting agreement to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on food shelf in back storage room
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Back of house
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of salt in back room **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Coolers
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior coolers, shelving by AC unit on cooks line, microwave **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reachin coolers **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups sleeves on floor behind front counter , case of cups on floor in back room **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers inverted in storage room
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open bag of sugar in storage room
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line by AC unit, also by ice machine
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back room
36-32-5
12
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: inspector spoke to employees **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 46 fish 48 conch 48 cut cabbage 49 - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Cole slaw 46 fhotdogs 48f cut tomatoes 47f **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, slicer - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
53B-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Wood floors, holes and deep groves, gaps in floor in dining room - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Ray's Fish Camp last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Ray's Fish Camp on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Ray's Fish Camp?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Big Ray's Fish Camp.
How does Big Ray's Fish Camp compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Big Ray's Fish Camp most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Big Ray's Fish Camp's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Ray's Fish Camp have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big Ray's Fish Camp means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Big Ray's Fish Camp inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Ray's Fish Camp is inspected around three times per year on average.
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