Evos

609 Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
American
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Evos has been inspected six times since 2022. On Jan 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of excedrin stored overtop food preparation table in back kitchen area by back door.
41-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing soup at handwashing sink by ice machine has water put into bottle.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on food preparation area has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler. Manager added proper date markings to cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table while cutting produce.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee candy sitting on food preparation.
12B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in double door refrigerator next to ice machine.
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onions not washed before preparation.
08B-17-4
50
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Gave operator physical copy of employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 compartment sink have rust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markers on any food inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has buildup of old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shielding is missing on two lights in kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of refrigerator next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking inside refrigerator next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area are not smooth.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles in front of walk in cooler have buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
43
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Manager added proper date markings to milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor next to food preparation table by back door has debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed avocado cut without being washed.
08B-39-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler have rust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Manager properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Manager added proper labeling to containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Evos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Evos on file is from Jan 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Evos?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Evos.

How does Evos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Evos most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Evos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Evos have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Evos 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 Evos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Evos is inspected around three times per year on average.