J. Alexander's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, J. Alexander's Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up five times.
J. Alexander's Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Observed terry cloth towel used on shredded lettuce. Employee removed towel and used food grade paper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine at time of inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers.
24-08-4
78
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained white cutting board stored on shelves at time of inspection. Employee disposed of cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with neon green liquid in it. Dishwasher labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic ramekin in bulk rib rub seasoning. Operator removed ramekin during inspection n **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water stored on shelf next to clean plates. Operator moved drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed steamer soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
67
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance forming inside ice machine bin at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored in bulk panko breadcrumbs at time of inspection. Operator removed and discarded bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Observed employee phone on towel on cutting board on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator had employee remove during inspection. - Observed phone stored on exposed window counter where food is sold from kitchen to server staff. Operator removed phone during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Case of food on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection. Operator put case on shelf during inspection. - Shortening tubs stored on floor in dry storage at time of inspection. Operator moved tubs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels and day stickers on multiple food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
70
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection - Observed food debris on can opener at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine bin at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed bar hand wash sink missing sign at time of inspection. Employee hung new sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers stored on shelves during inspection **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water line for soda machine dripping water on floor in dry storage at time of inspection. Operator mopped and sanitized and called Coke service to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in line reach in cooler at time of inspection
29-49-6
67
Dec 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance observed around soda nozzles on soda dispenser during inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean food container. Operator moved to dish room to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Open compactor door.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator moved to drink shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine bin
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes on clean shelves
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes on floor in freezer. Operator moved boxes to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Leafy greens 58f, diced toms 57f,cheese 55f. Operator completed time as a public health control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook drain product in hand wash sink near grill. Spoke to operator and cook **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Tongs kept in dipper well without running water. Spoke to operator **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
67
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Management spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All temperatures are in Fahrenheit degrees. Chicken 47 feta cheese 46 cut lettuce 49 tomatoes 48 spinach dip 49 calamari 49. Ice placed on products **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Emailed copy to operator **Corrected On-Site**
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. Emailed copy to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Open trash compactor lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of food containers on floor **Warning**
25-05-4
43
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Management spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Artichokes 69f Spoke to management about using TATC , sent them paperwork in email **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Jars of jam
25-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Fryer oil **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Installed over potatoes
35B-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J. Alexander's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J. Alexander's Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J. Alexander's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at J. Alexander's Restaurant.
How does J. Alexander's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
J. Alexander's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has J. Alexander's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J. Alexander's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J. Alexander's Restaurant 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 J. Alexander's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J. Alexander's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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