Flatbread & Butter

101 W Tyler St, Tampa, FL 33602

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Flatbread & Butter, the earliest from 2024. Flatbread & Butter was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Flatbread & Butter's latest score of 47 falls below the Tampa average of 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flys in ware washing area not landing on food

35A-02-7

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon on shelf above ready to eat sauce bottles reach in cooler across kitchen entrance location employee moved raw salmon to bottom of the Shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Missing for 3 employees observed 2 trainings Florida restaurant and lodging

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware washing room employee added paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board cooks line across fryer

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Light brown sugar in box on floor by kitchen entrance

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum stock pot containers in box on floor at front counter

25-05-4

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to flatbread oven. Cheese 51 f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Cheese still 53 f still observed manager moving to different reach in cooler **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 79 f ran 2 minutes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: 103F front register temperature was 76F **Time Extended**

27-16-4

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. Dish washing machine was not on at time of inspection machine was turned on no ppm of chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Still observed **Time Extended**

16-55-4

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to flatbread oven. Cheese 51 f **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 79 f ran 2 minutes **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored container of soiled dishes in hand washing sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Tested at 79 f ran 2 minutes **Warning**

27-06-4

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Tested at 69 f ran 2 minutes **Warning**

27-10-4

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. Dish washing machine was not on at time of inspection machine was turned on no ppm of chlorine **Warning**

16-55-4

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm operator will manually set up until repair are completed.

22-43-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink, operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/between equipment

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled

23-03-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Apr 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flatbread & Butter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flatbread & Butter on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flatbread & Butter?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flatbread & Butter.

How does Flatbread & Butter compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Flatbread & Butter most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Flatbread & Butter's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Flatbread & Butter have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Flatbread & Butter 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 Flatbread & Butter inspected?

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

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