Ellie’S Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
33
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Ellie’S Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 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. No time marking for butter store on front service line. Manager added a time mark at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw fish stored over bags of french fries in reach in freezer next to front line fryers. Manager relocated all raw fish to an appropriate location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee on front line wipe gloved hands on wiping cloth. Discussed proper hand washing with operator during time of inspection.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Tami Andrews.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on February 1, 2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen logs of ground beef, burger patties, and marinated chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Located on prep table adjacent to walk in cooler.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on front line cook.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of multiple reach in freezers and reaching coolers are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two bags of gyro meat thawing out on room temperature located outside of walk in cooler. Employee relocated meat into walk-in cooler for proper cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet cloths not stored in sanitizer solution on front line cook.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottle with sauces not labeled in front line cook. Container of flour and sugar not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
33
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Cooked deli meats stored with raw beef in reach in freezer, operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
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. 10 ppm operator fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator was doing the process correctly but did not have a few items on their form. Operator corrected it by adding the other items to their list. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In dry storage and walk in cooler, discussed with operator proper storage. Sausage and chicken in walk in cooler, bags of onions and other dry goods on floor in dry storage.
08B-47-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open sports drink in walk in cooler over other public foods. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in coolers and reach in freezers. -Microwave soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin no label
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors have debris under shelving
36-73-4
47
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches along floor behind Midea reachin freezer on cookline. 4 live roaches on wall behind seasoning shelf above prep table on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: 1 live roach on floor in dry storage room. 1 live roach on floor in dish area under drain boards. 1 live roach on floor next to mop sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: 2 live roaches under prep table on cookline. 1 live roach in PVC pipe along wall adjacent to mop sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 egg casings on floor under Midea freezer adjacent to walk-in cooler. 1 egg casing along gasket of reachin freezer next to fryers on cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: No egg casings at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 flies landing on soda machine on service line. 10 flies landing on wall behind soda machine on service line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: 2 flies landing on wall on service line. 2 flies landing on a box of canned tuna. 2 flies landing on wall above mop sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: 2 flies landing on wall adjacent to mop sink. 1 fly landing on wall on cookline. Operator eradicated, cleaned, and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 30 dead roaches under white Midea freezer adjacent to walk in cooler. 1 dead roach along gasket of Midea freezer adjacent to walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches along gasket of White Whirlpo freezer on cook line next to fryers. 5 dead roaches under cookline prep table. 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area under shelves. 1 dead roach on floor next to white chest freezer adjacent to dish area. 2 dead roaches on back of 3-door reachin cooler on cookline. 1 dead roach on floor behind chest freezer adjacent to mop sink. 1 dead roach on wall above mop sink. 2 dead roaches under grill top on cookline **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: No dead roaches at time of inspection **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
50
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 flies landing on soda machine on service line. 10 flies landing on wall behind soda machine on service line. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed peppers in walk-in cooler. Employee placed peppers on a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches along floor behind Midea reachin freezer on cookline. 4 live roaches on wall behind seasoning shelf above prep table on cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 egg casings on floor under Midea freezer adjacent to walk-in cooler. 1 egg casing along gasket of reachin freezer next to fryers on cookline. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey , ham, and Cole slaw missing date marks in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic cup stored in hand sink adjacent to walk-in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 30 dead roaches under white Midea freezer adjacent to walk in cooler. 1 dead roach along gasket of Midea freezer adjacent to walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches along gasket of White Whirlpo freezer on cook line next to fryers. 5 dead roaches under cookline prep table. 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to dish machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. On floor on service line. Employee hung bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy grease build up along walls and floors under cookline equipment. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Test 0ppm. Operator prime the sanitizer, ran dish machine again, test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onion, potato salad and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw bacon, raw ground beef and various food items in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Test 10ppm. Operator remade and test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over whole green peppers in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of grit 122-134 F hot holding in steam well. Operator reheated, temp 171 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potato, cooked onion and various food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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 in ice well of soda machine. Operator moved handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked onion, cooked pepper and other food items in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw fish, raw ground beef and other food items on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
43
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
29
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked bell pepper and other cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate with no handle to scooping home fries. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator discussed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area, dry storage and kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw ground beef and a case of sausage patties on floor in walk-in cooler. Cooking oils on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ellie’S Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ellie’S Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ellie’S Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ellie’S Restaurant.
How does Ellie’S Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ellie’S Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ellie’S Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ellie’S Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ellie’S Restaurant 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 Ellie’S Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ellie’S Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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