Embellished Catering Tampabay
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, Embellished Catering Tampabay has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Embellished Catering Tampabay trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Roccita cheese grey reach in cooler **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. Chris b. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple tapes above food preparation. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish washer machine needs to be worked on using three compartment sink **Warning**
14-11-5
67
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread speed rack in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee training missing for multiple employees management will send to email.
53B-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish washing machine.
31B-04-4
74
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Hard boiled eggs in walk in cooler spoiled and with mold like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eggs and multiple other items in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Miter that cycles chlorine sanitizer not functioning operator using 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator moved them from over prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
35B-08-4
64
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Hard boiled eggs in walk in cooler spoiled and with mold like substance **Warning**
01B-07-4
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. Eggs and multiple other items in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jason Morgan
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Miter that cycles chlorine sanitizer not functioning operator using 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator moved them from over prep table. **Warning**
35B-08-4
58
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven doors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Apr 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -Roach droppings along wall at front hot box storage area -Approximately 150 roach egg casings in HVAC storage closet. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 17 live roaches on table and cup racks stored at front area where cups and hot boxes are stored. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven doors **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. - approximately 25 dead flies on top of shelf by front window **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches behind coolers along side wall Approximately 4 dead roaches along floor under plate and cut storage racks 1 dead roach in restroom **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
55
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sides of equipment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and in employee restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
74
Dec 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sides of equipment soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach my stove 1 dead roach by double door cooler, 1 dead roach by employee cooler. Operator removed them cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and in employee restroom. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
64
Jul 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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/ establishment needs to fix plan review issues. License will be issued at complied callback inspection. **Warning**
50-08-7
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/. Establishment needs to replace ceiling tiles and add some wall cove. License will be issued and complied callback inspection. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles operator will change them out in the food prep and storage areas. Discussed inspection with supervisor Allison M. Per plan review not required in front loading area by front door. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Parts of kitchen need wall cove. **Warning**
36-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Embellished Catering Tampabay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Embellished Catering Tampabay on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Embellished Catering Tampabay?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Embellished Catering Tampabay.
How does Embellished Catering Tampabay compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Embellished Catering Tampabay most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Embellished Catering Tampabay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Embellished Catering Tampabay have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Embellished Catering Tampabay 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 Embellished Catering Tampabay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Embellished Catering Tampabay is inspected around four times per year on average.
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