Catering by the Family
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Catering by the Family, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Catering by the Family is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of roasted red peppers stored in dry storage at time of inspection. Operator removed cans to be sent back to food provider at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelves in kitchen. Operator removed cutting boards to be disposed of during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
78
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested sink at 0ppm. Operator remade sanitizer water. End test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
86
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on shelf used to hold clean dishes. Operator disposed of water during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled at time of inspection
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection. Operator moved containers to dish area to be rewashed **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust forming on silver shelves in walk in cooler at time of inspection
14-17-4
74
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on prep surface near warming box during inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Spoke with operator about number on vehicle during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-04-4
86
May 8, 2024
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 stained in kitchen - can opener soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag stored in mixing bowls. Operator moved book bag during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on walk in cooler shelves on center left cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops sitting on ground at time of inspection. Operator had employee hang mops to dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Feb 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of artichoke hearts during inspection. Operator segregated can from other stock to send back to supplier **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fans in walk in have a mold like build up.
36-50-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in center of kitchen. Operator posted sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed food container without handle in bread crumb bin in dry storage. Operator removed from bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans on clean shelves. Operator removed pans to dish room **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hung on shelves holding clean food containers and cutting boards. Operator removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
61
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lemon butter sauce dated 10/28
02C-01-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Management had employee redo sink set up **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Glass cleaner next to clean utensils
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Devin Lowder 4/20/21
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, slicer, can opener, mixer head
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers in rice and flour
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
29
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Potato salad ,chicken salad
01B-24-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Stuffed grape leaves
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, slicer, can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers in rice
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Bus tubs
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Aluminum pans
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bins in storage room, sugar? Salt? **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catering by the Family last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catering by the Family on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catering by the Family?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Catering by the Family.
How does Catering by the Family compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Catering by the Family most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Catering by the Family's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Catering by the Family have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Catering by the Family 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 Catering by the Family inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catering by the Family is inspected around three times per year on average.
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