Daily Eats

901 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
American
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Daily Eats has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled unlabeled bottle of sanitizer. Operator had employee labeled during **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspectionnn
08B-38-4
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles at time stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance in ice machine bin at time of inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes and salad dressing stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bagged cheese sauce being thawed in food container in prep sink in sitting water. Operator turned water on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection n **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler with drinks, food for customers. Operator disposed of food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and speaker stored on small shelf over food on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator had employee move items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on large plastic food containers stored on shelves in back storage room at time of inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with paper, plastic and fire extinguisher behind large reach in coolers in store room at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed ice tea machine filter stored on counter in dining room. Operator stored filters in container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt container not labeled at time of inspection.
02D-01-5
67
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg in sliced tomatoes pan on cooks line. Operator disposed of tomatoes at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at time of inspectiin **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in servers isle. Operator labeled bottle during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed togo plastic cup used as ice scoop in ice machine bin. Operator disposed of cup during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed rust pitting inside ice machine at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of togo cups stored on floor in dry storage. Operator moved case to shelf during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in freezer. Operator put food on shelf at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on food containers in prep room
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved box at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice inside small ice machine at front counter
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed ice machine in back room.
14-34-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean cutting boards in prep room. Operator moved to dish room to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of grapes stored over pre cooked chicken tenders in walk in. Operator moved grapes during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
58
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in employee bathroom in kitchen. Operator filled dispenser during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle in dish room during inspection. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected during inspection. Operator placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease/food debris on sides of cooks line equipment during inspection. -walk-in cooler shelves are soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans in prep room
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen during inspection
14-09-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed fryer scoop stored between fryer and wall. Operator removed to dish room to be cleaned during inspection
24-14-4
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Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 72
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Inspector spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter, left out all night
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Management spoke to employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Label worn off **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line
36-34-5
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 - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daily Eats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daily Eats on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Daily Eats?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Daily Eats.

How does Daily Eats compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

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

Has Daily Eats' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Daily Eats have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Daily Eats 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 Daily Eats inspected?

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