Madison 2.0

1704 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
American
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Madison 2.0 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “paper towel dispenser”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw chicken 45 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in freezer. Re temped 39F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tags. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked multiple large cleaning tools between dish machine and mop sink. Employee removed items to clear handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a physical sign and operator posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a physical sign and operator posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks with no lids stored on prep tables in kitchen. Operator discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
33
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A pan of cooked grit (78F - Hot Holding) stored in hot box more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A large pan of cooked grit (78F - Hot Holding) stored in an unplugged electrical hot box at kitchen. Operator states that it was forgotten from last night, and discarded item at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nuzzles soiled with old food debris at bar. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Aprons, buckets and other items stored in both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator removed all items from handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator offers clean wiping cloths for hand drying at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
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. Only 2 of 12 employees has proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No warewashing at time of inspection.
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine with chlorine tested 0ppm. No warewashing at time of inspection. Discussed with operator to set up three-compartments sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple buckets of water with food items thawing stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer at kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken wings, lamb and various food items thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
35
Oct 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixers in drink ice at bar
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink ice with product stored in it
01B-13-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+pm quart refilled container to
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Posted consumer advisory. Chef hung consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door reach in cooler gasket separating, cutting board with cut marks and no longer easily cleanable
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in reach in freezer- removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket- inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
39
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Madison 2.0 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Madison 2.0 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Madison 2.0?

Across the inspection record, “paper towel dispenser” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Madison 2.0.

How does Madison 2.0 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Madison 2.0 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Madison 2.0's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Madison 2.0 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Madison 2.0 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 Madison 2.0 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Madison 2.0 is inspected around two times per year on average.