Main Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Main Kitchen has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheeses, ham and shredded cheeses in walk-in cooler #2. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Final rinsed temperature read 196F on gauge.
22-59-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
70
Sep 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cooked chicken (128F - Hot Holding) in hot box. Operator reheating item in oven. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
78
Dec 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
95
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store on shelf above clean dishes Observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several cracked plastic contains stored on clean dish area
14-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on seasoning shelf Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee post at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted on storage shelf
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food and grease build up under cookline fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along floor in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
82
Dec 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees placing gloves on with no hand washing between glove changes., corrected at taken , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing between glove changes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Two containers of strawberries with mold growth.
01B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks on food prep in kitchen area , corrected, manager removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected employee placed hair nets on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer, corrected, supervisor placed foods on shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in Walk in cooker and walk in produce cooler Soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees placing gloves on with no hand washing prior to placing gloves on , corrected action taken, inspector discussed with Chef regarding hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom and dust pan blocking employee hand wash sink, corrected, employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep tables, corrected , Chef had employee remove drinks during inspection. B. Employees eating in kitchen while prepping food , corrected action taken . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
64
Sep 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of white kidney Beans with deep dent of side.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action , inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink at south end of kitchen blocked by coolers , corrected, manager moved coolers . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense soap at employee hand wash sink on south end of kitchen, corrected , manager placed soap with pump at employee hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing over high temp dish washer . **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed employee drinks stored on food prep tables , corrected,manager removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods not separated nor identified, corrected, manager removed food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Main Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Main Kitchen on file is from Nov 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Main Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Main Kitchen.
How does Main Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Main Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Main Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Main Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Main Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Main Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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