Foodys Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
29
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Foodys Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Foodys Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing new gloves without first washing hand at Frontline Cook. Discuss with employee and manager to always wash hands when changing gloves. Employee remove gloves, washed hands and wore new gloves at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs, stored on top of ready to eat ham in Frontline Ridge and cooler. Employee relocated all raw egg products to the bottom of reach and cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in back kitchen, used for storing cutting board and wet towels, located next to soda machine. Employee removed all items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad not dated inside walking cooler. Operator added a date at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A cleanup plan has been provided to the operator at time of inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line soiled. Interior of 2 soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - 6 containers of Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Located in mop sink closet.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on February 1, 2025. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on front line with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of coffee beans, stored on floor next to ice machine in back kitchen area. Open container of oil stored on floor next to walk-in cooler. Multiple boxes of mashed potatoes, pita bread, gyro meat, raw chicken breast stored on floor inside walking freezer. Multiple boxes of Idaho potatoes, sweet potatoes, 1 container of peppers, Greek peppers, olives, and sour cream stored on floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator weekend, relocate in some items off the floor at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located on front line cook.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar area. A sign has been provided to the operator. Operator posted hand wash sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles and water in a spray bottle not labeled on Frontline cook.
02D-01-5
29
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Ibuprofen stored on shelf next to and over clean dish ware in server station, adjacent to ice machine.
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken lemon soup 47F in Walk in cooler cooling overnight.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pieces of Cuban bread stored inside a shopping bag at service station Reach in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced ham and cooked bacon in front line Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 packs of raw swordfish thawed in reduced oxygen packaging, located in front line Reach in cooler. 1 bulging can of tomato ketchup in back dry storage rack.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken lemon soup 47F in Walk in cooler cooling overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken lemon soup 47F in Walk in cooler cooling overnight. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken lemon soup 47F in Walk in cooler cooling overnight.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine lid soiled with rust stains. Cutting boards on front line cook soiled. Inside of 2 soda guns soiled in bar station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to Dish machine. Located at bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 packs of raw swordfish thawed in reduced oxygen packaging, located in front line Reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles, preserved peppers, potatoes and olives stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Jug of oil stored on floor in front line cook. Boxes of bacon and Cuban bread stored on floor in Walk in freezer. 2 cases of bottled water stored on floor in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine lid soiled with limescale and rust stains. Employee began cleaning ice machine lid during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at coffee service station adjacent to front doors. Located at bar area.
29-49-6
17
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of chicken lemon rice soup (52F - Cold Holding) stored in steam well. Employee forgot to turne on steam well to reheat soup around 30 minutes ago, and turned on at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from home, then handled clean plates and utensils, served customers coffees without washing hands first.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef burgers stored over pizza sausages in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at wait station. Straw and ice cubes in handwash sink at dish machine area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potato and potato salad in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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. Employee dinking coffee with no lid at pizza prep area in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating breakfast on pizza prep cooler in kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is not prime sanitizer at final rinse cycle, no ware washing at time of inspection, operator contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of raw beef and various raw meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bins have no labels and no lids at food prep area.
02D-01-5
35
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced roast beef in reach-in cooler at cook line. Raw steak stored over butter in walk-in cooler. Employee removed raw steak. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: milk 48 F, potato salad 48 F. Reach-in cooler at wait station: potato salad 47 F. Per employee, food was left on prep table for about 30 minutes and moved in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler just a few minutes ago.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat sliced soiled with old food debris.
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. Potato salad in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gaskets torn on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
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. Observe employee drinking at wait station with lid on cup. Personal food stored on table next to the clean drinking glasses.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of raw bacon, turkey breast and other food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with dust and old food debris. Reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled with mold like substance on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of ground beef thawing on prep table at kitchen. Employee moved to walk-in cooler.
06-01-5
39
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steak and raw salmon in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 hollandaise 131 F store in steam table on cook line. Employee reheated to 169 F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked vegetables and cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On prep sink at prep area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water in handwash sink at wait station for approximately 2 minutes, temped 74 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A few cases of fried chicken tender and bread stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Print at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
47
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad, lasagna and various items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle disrepair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 containers of olive on floor in walk-in cooler. Multiple cases of food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Opened packaged cured ham stored with packaged raw pork in the same container. Operator segregated ham. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sausage gravy 119 F stored in steam table on cook line. Operator reheated on stove, re temped 173 F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by side backdoor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes and coffee in handwash sink at wait station. Discussed with operator about handwash sink is for handwash only. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad, lasagna and various items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on cutting board while cutting onion. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle disrepair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 containers of olive on floor in walk-in cooler. Multiple cases of food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
27
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at salad station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked stuffed peppers and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
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 coffee with no lid and no straw stored on pizza oven.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Microwave door disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Various meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked stuffed peppers in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Foodys Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Foodys Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Foodys Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Foodys Restaurant.
How does Foodys Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Foodys Restaurant most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Foodys Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Foodys Restaurant have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Foodys Restaurant 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 Foodys Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Foodys Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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