Compass Group USA

4109 Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

Catering

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Compass Group USA appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

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. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottles in kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink at time of inspection. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on lift top reach in cooler is grooved

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on shelves. Operator moved wet containers to dish room to be rewarded during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid hanging over mop closet during inspection.

41-17-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under triple sink behind grease trap.

36-73-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples in bowl for customers to pick from. Apples not individually wrapped. Operator pulled apples to wrap **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stains on cutting boards during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed burnt food debris at bottom of turbo oven during inspection.

22-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean pan on shelf with old label still attached. Operator removed pan to triple sink to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stains cutting board

22-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Aug 29, 2022

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 board

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knife **Corrected On-Site**

16-48-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Compass Group USA last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Compass Group USA on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Compass Group USA?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 86 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 two 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 two times per year on average.

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