Gabriella's at Renaissance
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Gabriella's at Renaissance has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Gabriella's at Renaissance's latest score of 43 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by equipment storage units at dish machine area. Operator removed items from handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Employee unable to utilized handwash sink at dish machine area due to plumbing disrepair. Hotel engineering team repaired at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish machine area. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar and dessert kitchen. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at pizza station. Ovens at prep kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The bottom of the drawer coolers at cook line. Employee cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar top. Operator moved behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from dish machine door.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
43
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially ROP grouper fillets.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the 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. Observed 2 packs of commercially ROP grouper fillets thawed and remained in sealed package stored in reach-in cooler at cook line.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 beef in reach in cooler on cookline Employee placed raw chicken in front of raw beef in cold holding unit **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at back hand station
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pizza peel stored on floor
24-05-4
74
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action , discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at north end of cooks line employee hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta , opened container of heavy whipping cream , all held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled on cooks line . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker stored on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in service station area, corrected, employee removed herself. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
55
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer placing dirty dishes in dishwasher and removing clean dishes with no hand washing between dirty to clean , corrected action taken , inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures regarding handling dirty to clean equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Sausage reheated to 112°, corrected to 177° **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pre made Cuban sandwiches, guacamole, salsa , all held over 24 hrs not date marked .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense paper towels at north end of cooks line . **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. On cook placing gloves on after changing duties with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures when placing gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink on cooks line , corrected, employee replaced paper towels . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa made in house , dressing made in house not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in dish wash area blocked by trays .
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board , corrected, employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gabriella's at Renaissance last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gabriella's at Renaissance on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gabriella's at Renaissance?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gabriella's at Renaissance.
How does Gabriella's at Renaissance compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Gabriella's at Renaissance most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Gabriella's at Renaissance's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gabriella's at Renaissance have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gabriella's at Renaissance 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 Gabriella's at Renaissance inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gabriella's at Renaissance is inspected around two times per year on average.
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