Corporate Caterers

5741 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617

Catering

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Corporate Caterers stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 31, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat cheese. manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two containers of yellow rice and chicken next two butane fluid. Employee removed chicken and butane from location. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink located next to three compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a small amount of mold like substance on inner flap of ice machine.

22-20-5

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

14-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids have cracks on shelves in storage room.

14-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on clean dishes rack in middle of kitchen.

16-46-4

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine. Owner cleaned and sanitized the area, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the dishwasher with a bowl of food stored in the prep shelf area.

12B-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Corporate Caterers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Corporate Caterers on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Corporate Caterers?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Corporate Caterers.

How does Corporate Caterers compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Corporate Caterers most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Corporate Caterers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Corporate Caterers have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Corporate Caterers 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 Corporate Caterers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Corporate Caterers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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