Echo Downtown

912 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
American
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
35
Score
High Risk

Echo Downtown has been inspected five times since 2022. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Echo Downtown on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw lamb chops 56F sitting in three compartment sink.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Lamb Chops inside reach in cooler. Cook beef reach in black fridge reach in cooler. Collard green soup moldy black fridge reach in cooler.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment inside the handwashing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw Shrimp thawing in 3 compartment sink without running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Raw lamb chops thawing in 3 compartment sink .
06-08-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls of MFDV.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water opened on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout MFDV.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo container on floor in MFDV.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced cheese in reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
35
May 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
82
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Echo Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Echo Downtown on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Echo Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Echo Downtown.

How does Echo Downtown compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Echo Downtown most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Echo Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Echo Downtown have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Echo Downtown means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Echo Downtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Echo Downtown is inspected roughly once per year on average.