Frontier

8602 E Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33610

American

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Frontier has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**

02D-01-5

Mar 19, 2026

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in soap dispenser. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License was renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date on any items in kitchen area.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in back kitchen area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage. **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of chlorine. Employee added chlorine to bucket re-tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.

02D-01-5

Apr 11, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Not posted

11-27-4

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooksline **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Smoker area.

36-32-5

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Walk-in-cooler prep area.

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dish machine and grill area

36-32-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frontier last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frontier on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frontier?

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

How does Frontier compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Frontier most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Frontier's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frontier have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Frontier means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Frontier inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Frontier is inspected around two times per year on average.

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