Martin's BBQ
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Martin's BBQ 15 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Back handwashing sink soap dispenser not working. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
86
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (120F - Hot Holding)first temp 12:00pm. Operator voluntarily discarded pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 raw chickens leaning on rusty walls of walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets used up prepare plantains. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Allergy medicine and Advil stored on shelf over single use strays. Operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-25-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen items in handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front handwashing sink next to chicken rotisserie oven and back sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Back handwashing sink soap dispenser not working. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Windex stored on wire shelf at front counter over single use items. Operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 20 raw chickens on skewers sitting on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored in cracks on top shelf over prep table. Operator relocated knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in standing water 82F on front cook line between cutting boards. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping bucket measuring 0ppm chlorine. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on hot holding box not closing all the way. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in dry spice containers under prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
17
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed in a bulk container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table. Manager was able to show new cutting boards were purchased. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up around the hot holding unit used to hold the chicken. Manager told employee to clean unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
86
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork and chicken in walk-in cooler with no date mark.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (119F - Hot Holding); pork (110F - Hot Holding) in warmer on cook line. Employee reheated on oven top. Rica was reheated to 170 F at 2:25pm. Pork was reheated at 181F at 2:15pm. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with a purple sanitizer not labeled at Chemical shelf. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in bulk flour. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint in back kitchen.
13-03-4
52
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chitlens (130 - Hot Holding) on steam table on cookline. Employee placed on oven to reheat. Product was temped at 170F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live roaches on wall behind Radiance stove top on cookline.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing on floor under warmer adjacent to back door. 1 egg casing on floor under hand sink on service line. Roach excrement observed on outlet adjacent to prep table on cookline.
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and yuca with no time mark in walkin cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slime inside ice machine adjacent to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall under 3-compartment sink. 2 dead roaches on wall under prep table on cookline. 1 dead roach on Valpro reachin cooler.adjacent to mop sink.
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on prep table on cookline. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
35
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw chicken wings stored over cooked macaroni in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
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 - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Toni Makari, expired on 11/20/2023.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nuzzles soiled with slimy mold like substance at self service soda machine at dining area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Handwash sink at front service counter.
27-18-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni salad, pulled pork and cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees working in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator discarded plastic container with no handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: No proof of training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front ice well: Cold holding: macaroni salad 61 F, coleslaw 62 F. Operator added ice cubes. Reach-in cooler at kitchen: Cold holding: sauce with garlic and oil 56 F, macaroni salad 54 F, raw chicken 56 F, raw chicken wing 56 F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer. Walk-in cooler: Cold holding: cooked sweet potato 52 F, shredded cabbage 51 F, raw whole chicken 47 F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw pork rib, then placed on gloves to cut cooked chicken with no handwash. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Provided by email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at kitchen blocked by chair and buckets, multiple items stored in handwash sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at kitchen. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sweet potatoes in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep tables at kitchen. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket soiled with slimy substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-16-4
32
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Expired on 02/01/2021. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
64
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw pork stored over macaroni salad and Coleslaw in large reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, macaroni salad and cooked/prepped items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
43
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water provided in handwash sinks at kitchen and front service counter.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork stomach in walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork ribs in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handwash sinks at kitchen and front service counter. Employee provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. Cooked pork stomach in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in both handwash sinks at kitchen and front service counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet in
29-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee has no hair protection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martin's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martin's BBQ on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martin's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Martin's BBQ.
How does Martin's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Martin's BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Martin's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Martin's BBQ have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Martin's BBQ 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 Martin's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martin's BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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