Marche F the Eatery
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
47
Score
Marche F the Eatery has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Marche F the Eatery's 47 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large pan of cooked chicken 62 F and shredded cheddar 56 F stored on prep table in Square 1 kitchen. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: cooked chicken 35 F, shredded cheddar 41 - 45F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of tomato sauce (132F - Hot Holding) and cut sausages (129F - Hot Holding) stored in steam well at Bella Veloce. Operator reheated in kitchen, temped tomato sauce 167 F and cut sausages 192 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All certificates are copies.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cut cooked chicken (prepped at 8am 50F at 11:40pm,- Ambient Cooling); sliced deli turkey (prepped at 8am, 46F at 11:40, moved to freezer, 35F at noon - Ambient Cooling) in walk-in cooler. Container too deep and covered, operator educated employees, placed food in shallower pans, moved to freezer, re temped sliced turkey 35F and diced cooked chicken 38F at noon. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored on handwash sink at bar. Operator removed from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid and no straw stored on prep table while preparing salad in Square 1 kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Water drains very slow in handwash sink by dish machine in Square 1 kitchen. Operator fixed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet in three-compartments sink at Square 1 kitchen. Operator fix at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
47
Oct 16, 2025
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. The vanilla ice cream mix (51F - Cold Holding) stored in yogurt machine at Yogurtology kitchen. Operator voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler partially strained in square 1 kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler in Square 1 kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee preparing pizza at Bella. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin at liquid provisions bar. Operator removed scoop from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler at Bella's: great cheese paste 47 F, fresh mozzarella cheese 46 F. Reach-in cooler at square 1: cooked chicken 45 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer. Re temped cooked chicken 32 F, great cheese 36 F, fresh mozzarella 36 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employees training certificates are photocopied.
53B-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lid used to covered food in walk-in cooler at square 1 kitchen. Operator discarded lid. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of turbo chef oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.at square 1 kitchen.
22-08-4
70
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item stored in hand sink in Bella's
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled at mop sink Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
51-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 co 2 tanks not secured at water heater **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along wall of walkin cooler
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on pastry container Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored in prep table Employee placed in bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with water stored on shelf near dry storage area Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bread in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee remove raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) Observed employee place in walkin cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (120F - Hot Holding) on cookline in burger station Observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer machine soiled with old food debris Observed employee clean **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink in bar area
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelf
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along door frame and wall in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in bar area hand sink Observed manager replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On floor at pizza station Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled in pizza station Employees labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 not secured at walk-in cooler Corrected -observed employee secure **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in pizza station Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
37
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tuna with deep dent on brim of can
01B-01-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching personal phone on with gloves and returned to prep food , corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures and glove changing . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle store in employee hand wash sink, corrected, manager removed spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch and bracelet on prepping food . Corrected , employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around door way to freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dipping from ceiling in walk-in in cooler on Bella's side.
28-02-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marche F the Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marche F the Eatery on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marche F the Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marche F the Eatery.
How does Marche F the Eatery compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Marche F the Eatery most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Marche F the Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marche F the Eatery have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marche F the Eatery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Marche F the Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marche F the Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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