Esencia Catering

5831 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615
Catering
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Esencia Catering stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
90
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager no longer with the establishment, new manager hiring in process. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Esencia Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Esencia Catering on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Esencia Catering compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Esencia Catering most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Esencia Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Esencia Catering have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Esencia Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Esencia Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Esencia Catering is inspected roughly once per year on average.