Elev8 Fun
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
50
Score
Elev8 Fun has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
Elev8 Fun's latest score of 50 falls below the Tampa average of 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 pans of seasoning stored on handwash sink at cook line. Removed. 1 bottle of degreaser stored in handwash sink by mop sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. At bar, cook line and prep area in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handwash sink at cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin at prep area in kitchen closed. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on table top at cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple containers of ice cream stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handwash sinks at cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar. Employee moved behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed ROP Mahi filets.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brush, spray nuzzle and other cleaning utensils stored in handwash sink at mop sink area. Operator removed items from handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at cook line and next to mop sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at cook line and next to mop sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working at cook line. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 11 packs of commercially processed ROP Mahi filets thawed remained in sealed packages stored in reach-in cooler at cook line.
06-09-1
52
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well on expo line: Hot holding: Au jus 130 F, marinara 102 F, beer cheese 98 F. Employee reheat items on stove top at time of inspection. Re temp: Hot holding: Au jus 167 F, marinara 171 F, beer cheese 180 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans old fashioned bake beans.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charmanique Taylor.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwash sinks on cook line. Manager provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At lobby bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license has been expired on 02/01/2024.
50-09-4
52
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Meat slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Meat slicer soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Manager on duty unable to locate certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No original certificates provided. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 10ppm. Operator setup three compartment sink to sanitize food contact surfaces manually. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coleslaw in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Meat slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wine bottle stored in handwash sink at bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Manager on duty unable to locate certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At 1 of the handwash sink at main bar and the only handwash sink at the upper level bar. Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both handwash sink at main bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles at bar. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Automatic handwash sink malfunction, no water provided at all. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at cook line. Employee removed drink. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reach-in cooler on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working at cook line. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of frozen food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in between reach-in coolers at cook line. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
25
Jul 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar at 2nd floor is not on the approved plan. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Newly built, three compartment sinks added to main bar, no dish machines at main bar. Room in kitchen next to cook line has nothing installed at time of licensing inspection. Operator needs installed sinks and equipments or revise approve plan. 2 water heaters added by walk-in cooler location. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple locations. **Warning**
31B-04-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elev8 Fun last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elev8 Fun on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elev8 Fun?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Elev8 Fun.
How does Elev8 Fun compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Elev8 Fun most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Elev8 Fun's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Elev8 Fun have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Elev8 Fun 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 Elev8 Fun inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elev8 Fun is inspected around three times per year on average.
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