Home 1st Base

3802 W Martin Luther King Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Home 1st Base appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Home 1st Base on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored above pizza boxes , employee moved cleaner to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.employee placed paper towels at handsink . **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler next to pizza oven , employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Located on prep table adjacent to flat top griddle.

41-17-4

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.

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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11-26-1

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm

21-08-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: hot dog beef 130 f steam table back kitchen.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Home 1st Base last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Home 1st Base on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Home 1st Base?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Home 1st Base.

How does Home 1st Base compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Home 1st Base most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Home 1st Base's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Home 1st Base have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Home 1st Base means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Home 1st Base inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Home 1st Base is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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