Miguel's
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Miguel's has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Miguel's latest score of 74 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards next to grill are burnt and grooved at time of inspectionnn
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers stored on shelves
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspectionnn
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
33-16-4
74
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen cutting boards are stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole, pico, Monterey Jack cheese above 50F at reach in cooler between steam wells on cooks line at time of inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen cutting boards are stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by bar door at time of inspection. Operator brought paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by bar door at time of inspection. Operator brought hand soap during inspection. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator removed scoop to be washed at time of inspection and red **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ares around drink nozzles on soda machine soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid is open at time of inspection. **Warning**
33-16-4
52
Feb 19, 2025
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
64
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cooks line at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear food containers during inspection **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk breading during inspection. Operator moved scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels/label residue on clear food storage containers on shelves during inspection **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Operator had employee close lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow draining drain on cooks line. Operator said plumber was on way to fix drain. Plumber fixed drain during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
70
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Nov 16, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at bar on shelf during inspection. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance around soda machine nozzles during inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink when entering kitchen from bar. Operator had employee restock towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles at bar on floor that move/are loose.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall around bar at ground level.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around walk in freezer door during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label adhesive on large cambros on shelves during inspection
16-46-4
58
Nov 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance around soda nozzles on drink dispenser in server isle.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean shelf by dish room
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed women's bathroom lacking signage. Operator hung new sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed ladle with food dried on with other clean dishes. Operator moved to dish room during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
70
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
03G-06-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
52
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miguel's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miguel's on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miguel's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Miguel's.
How does Miguel's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Miguel's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Miguel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miguel's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miguel's 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 Miguel's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miguel's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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