Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

4342 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar's latest score of 74 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A small pan of cooked onion (123F - Hot Holding) stored in steam well. Water level too low in steam well, operator placed cooked onion in another steam well with 170+F to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ices in handwash sink at back kitchen. Discussed with operator to educate employee that handwash sink is for handwash only.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored behind raw salmon in drawer cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A soda syrup box stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar.
29-17-4
70
Apr 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shell oyster with no tag.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A trash can stored in front of the handwash sink at walk-in cooler location in kitchen. Operator moved trash away from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed employee drinking from a cup with no lid and no straw at dish ware area. Employee discarded drink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor if the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cooked meatballs 44-45F in walk-in cooler. 2nd temp: 43 F. A container of blue cheese crumbles 54 F and homemade ranch dressing 51 F stored in cold well at cook line. Operator moved items to blast chiller to cool at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled food containers, then handled clean food containers from dish machine without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator, operator coached employee and washed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of cooked mushrooms 123 F stored in steam well at cook line. Operator reheated over 165 F on stove top at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of lemon juice concentrates stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and sweater stored on clean food containers at dish washing area. Operator removed employee items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At dessert station by office.
22-08-4
55
Aug 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

How does Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 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 Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.