Gaston's Culinary Services

301 S 22 St, Tampa, FL 33605

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gaston's Culinary Services seven times, with records going back to 2023. Gaston's Culinary Services was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Gaston's Culinary Services on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on top of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall metal reach in cooler in kitchen near slicer. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Broken soap dispenser in handwash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water in walk in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen Employee cleaned t time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

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. Cooked prime rib in reach in cooler. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid.

41-17-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.

22-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on white containers on dish drying racks.

16-46-4

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light in walk in freezer.

38-08-4

Jun 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gaston's Culinary Services last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gaston's Culinary Services on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gaston's Culinary Services?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gaston's Culinary Services.

How does Gaston's Culinary Services compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Gaston's Culinary Services most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Gaston's Culinary Services' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gaston's Culinary Services have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gaston's Culinary Services 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 Gaston's Culinary Services inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gaston's Culinary Services is inspected around three times per year on average.

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