Hott Mess

3132 Varn Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Hott Mess has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Hott Mess' latest score of 100 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store don prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed screens missing at service window
35B-07-4
90
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket
14-11-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hott Mess last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hott Mess on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Hott Mess compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

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

Has Hott Mess' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hott Mess have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hott Mess 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 Hott Mess inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hott Mess is inspected roughly once per year on average.