Compass Group USA
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Compass Group USA has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Compass Group USA is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table on front line. Chef removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler on front line are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Garbage disposal leaks underneath three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on front line.
02D-01-5
82
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine is currently under repairs. Operator set up the 3-compartment sink. Sanitizer was tested at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-56-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up along 2-Door and 3-door reachin cooler fans at deli station.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance along gaskets of walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo containers stored on floor in dry storage room. Observed employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. 3 bags of clean linens stored on floor in manager office. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
70
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at kitchen: raw beef burger (44-46F - Cold Holding). Ice well at front line: Cold Holding: sliced cheddar cheese 51 F, diced tomato 48 F. Reach-in cooler at front line: sliced turkey 41-47 F, sliced ham 40-48 F. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Ran hot water in handwash sink by walk-in cooler for approximately 2 minutes, temped 83-84 F.
27-18-4
78
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. The establishment is cooking chicken breast "half way", cooling in walk-in cooler, then complete final cooking in oven, no written procedures available at time of inspection. Provided written procedure to operate by email.
03C-90-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris in handwash sink at salad bar. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef burger in reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled with mold like substance at breakfast station.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator segregated drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 100F provided at all handwash sinks at the establishment. **Warning**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot running water at mop sink. Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in three compartment sink, prep sinks, and all handwash sinks, temped 83-84 F. Unable to run hot or cold water in mop sink due to hose bibb connected to chemical machine. **Warning**
27-06-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 employee training certificate provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At front Pizza service area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
52
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink next to walk-in cooler. Employee fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee.
53B-13-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Prep sink on cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Compass Group USA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Compass Group USA on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Compass Group USA?
Across the inspection record, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Compass Group USA.
How does Compass Group USA compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Compass Group USA most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Compass Group USA's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Compass Group USA have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Compass Group USA 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 Compass Group USA inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Compass Group USA is inspected around three times per year on average.
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