Florida Cracker Fish Company
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Florida Cracker Fish Company, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw, tomato sauce, home made salad dressing marked with a date that exceeds 7 days
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Coleslaw tomato, tomato based sauce, homemade salad dressing.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried grits 75F held at room temperature. There was a time stamp of 2:00pm with in 4 hours. Operator added to list of time as a public health control.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on prep table. Discussed the need to store chemicals away from food or clean equipment. Operator moved sanitizer to gain compliance. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked food containers not completely dry. Discussed with operator the need to have staff let utensils completely dry before stacking
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Enclosed where dumpsters used to be has an accumulation of garbage on the pad.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Operator moved dumpster to a new area but not on pad.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on cook line has a build up of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food. Operator rearranged produce to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Mop sink needs back flow on splitter on side that does not go into chemical
29-40-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and spice shakers on cook line not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board stored clean has deep grooves
14-09-4
35
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over corn bread mix in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw oyster with no tags.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale.
01C-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by a trash can at food prep area behind cook line. Operator relocated trash can away from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Mac n cheese and other food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over bottle buttermilks in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell oyster (46-48F ambient - Cold Holding), operator moved to walk-in cooler. Re temped: 42F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by email. Operator print and post at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by email. Operator print and post at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor in storage room. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks stored over cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved drinks to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gasket torn on cook line.
14-11-5
47
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Florida Cracker Fish Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Florida Cracker Fish Company on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Florida Cracker Fish Company?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Florida Cracker Fish Company.
How does Florida Cracker Fish Company compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Florida Cracker Fish Company most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Florida Cracker Fish Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Florida Cracker Fish Company have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Florida Cracker Fish Company 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 Florida Cracker Fish Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Florida Cracker Fish Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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