Canteen Dining
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Canteen Dining has 15 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Canteen Dining is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Drink removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on drying rack.
14-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container located in drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under sink connected to dish machine. Establishment placed a container under pipe to catch the water.
29-11-4
86
Jul 31, 2025
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. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
May 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in kitchen. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean metal pans on dish drying rack. Operator put to clean at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
86
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomato paste Employee moved to dented can shelf **Warning**
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stores on shelf under prep table Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on gloves on bottom shelf Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled on shelf under cookline prep table Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
74
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee donuts on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk boxes of corn muffins on floor in freezer. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain stopper in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of single use plastic cups on floor of kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on bottom shelf of prep table. Operator relocated at time of three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
67
Mar 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 3 cucumbers in walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bag in handwash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils not inverted at clean dish rack. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dry dish rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing. Thawing chicken three compartment sink with no running water. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and handle at under three compartment sink near walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canteen Dining last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canteen Dining on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canteen Dining?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Canteen Dining.
How does Canteen Dining compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Canteen Dining most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Canteen Dining's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canteen Dining have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canteen Dining 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 Canteen Dining inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canteen Dining is inspected around four times per year on average.
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