Ladies of the Sea & Soul

2705 Martin L King Blvd Ste-F, Tampa, FL 33610

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Ladies of the Sea & Soul stretching back to 2022. On Oct 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Ladies of the Sea & Soul is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid

33-16-4

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container near stove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large burgundy pot on top of reach-in-cooler no lid or inverted.

24-05-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. **Repeat Violation**

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

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On food shelf and prep table in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers not labeled and food removed from original container **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

27-16-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee open drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On top of prep table

12B-12-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ladies of the Sea & Soul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ladies of the Sea & Soul on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ladies of the Sea & Soul?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ladies of the Sea & Soul.

How does Ladies of the Sea & Soul compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Ladies of the Sea & Soul most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Ladies of the Sea & Soul's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ladies of the Sea & Soul have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ladies of the Sea & Soul 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 Ladies of the Sea & Soul inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ladies of the Sea & Soul is inspected around three times per year on average.

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