Lynn's Catering

4318 S Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Lynn's Catering appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

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

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed tile missing from lower wall in front of wall in cooler at time of inspection.

36-03-4

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of pink liquid in kitchen at time of inspection.

41-17-4

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rolling racks in walk in cooler soiled with food debris

23-03-4

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 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

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

14-09-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hoods are soiled with grease

36-50-4

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: emailed to operator **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-21-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above slicer and ceiling tiles above triple sink **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lynn's Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lynn's Catering on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lynn's Catering?

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

How does Lynn's Catering compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Lynn's Catering most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Lynn's Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lynn's Catering have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lynn's Catering 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 Lynn's Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lynn's Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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