Catering Right

3802 W Martin Luther King Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614
Catering
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Catering Right stretching back to 2023. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Catering Right's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager provided paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and drinks inside reach in cooler not identified. Manager identified all personal foods at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
74
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
82
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Missing for some employees.
11-26-1
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: hot dog 115 F, cooked beef 115 F. Operator turned thermostat for higher heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by door and cleaning tools. Operator moved items and able to washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-14-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Catering Right last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Catering Right on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Catering Right?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Catering Right.

How does Catering Right compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Catering Right most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Catering Right's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Catering Right have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Catering Right means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Catering Right inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Catering Right is inspected roughly once per year on average.