Martha's Place
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Martha's Place stretching back to 2022. Martha's Place was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge and towel in Handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 - Stored food not covered. Raw fish and multiple items in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
61
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over potatoes at time of inspection. Operator moved eggs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stored at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen by dry storage at time of inspection.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind cooks line at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored in server area not protected at time of inspection. Operator placed back in box. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near dry storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11:
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11:
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11:
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11:
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11:
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11:
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11:
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11:
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11:
08B-12-5
58
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner/Manager paid fees during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near dry storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
43
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked diced potatoes sitting on cooksline at room temperature 62 F. Inspector sugggested using time as a public health control form **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked foods in walk-in-cooler not properly date marked **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
21-13-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed proper 3 compartment sink set up. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large pot of cooked potatoes on floor in such **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting in kitchen near walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
42-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
37
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Oct 26, 2023
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.
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in-freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near 3 compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near dry storage
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
52
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves in back kitchen area
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in-freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor tiles crack and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
55
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martha's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martha's Place on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martha's Place?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Martha's Place.
How does Martha's Place compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Martha's Place most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Martha's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Martha's Place have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Martha's Place 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 Martha's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martha's Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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