Edison: Food & Drink Lab
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Edison: Food & Drink Lab stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets tested at over 500 ppm quaternary. Operator remade buckets. End test 200ppm per manufacturer instructions. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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 squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled at time of inspection. Operator Abeles bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on top of reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef properly stored medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia tested 400ppm. Chef refilled bucket re-tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment doing cook chill on chicken with no HACCP. ** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Establishment still doing cook chill ROP with no HACCP. HACCP HAS NOT been submitted at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fresh garlic and oil held on time as a public health control has no time markers. Chef added proper time markings. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in bakery has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment doing cook chill on chicken with no HACCP. ** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored in floor on cooks line. Chef removed bucket from floor and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed drink and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop ready to eat butter cake. Chef removed eggs and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sean Scott Pablo Garcia Louis Rodriguez Dana Clark **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from fryer ate soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from fryer are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
47
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it. Chef removed and placed at dishwasher.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager lost certification card.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area. Employee placed paper towels at ber hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on fry station are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on fry station are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored Sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw mussels held at 44F longer then 24 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line has stains and are no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill has buildup of grease.. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside reach in cooler on cooks line have rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Edison: Food & Drink Lab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Edison: Food & Drink Lab on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edison: Food & Drink Lab?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Edison: Food & Drink Lab.
How does Edison: Food & Drink Lab compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Edison: Food & Drink Lab most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Edison: Food & Drink Lab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Edison: Food & Drink Lab have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Edison: Food & Drink Lab means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Edison: Food & Drink Lab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Edison: Food & Drink Lab is inspected around three times per year on average.
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