Cafe Ray Banquets

701 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cafe Ray Banquets appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 79, putting Cafe Ray Banquets squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over milk and garlic mini Pepsi fridge employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager restocked **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding: cut cheese 44F cook ham 45F liquid egg 44F manger moved food to freezer 2nd Temps all to 43F **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Kitchen uses three compartment sink and washes dishes downstairs at cafe ray

16-55-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

May 2, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Yogurt container with mold like substance on it.

01B-07-4

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. Grease and food debris under and around by stove.

36-73-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Waiting on parts operator using 3 compartment sink to sanitize, until repairs are made.

16-55-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Realer needs to be moved to bottom of splitter.

29-42-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in back corner.

36-73-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 10, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Ray Banquets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Ray Banquets on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Ray Banquets?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Ray Banquets.

How does Cafe Ray Banquets compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Cafe Ray Banquets most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Cafe Ray Banquets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Ray Banquets have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Ray Banquets 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 Cafe Ray Banquets inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Ray Banquets is inspected around three times per year on average.

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