Olde Heights Bistro
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Olde Heights Bistro has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear togo style bowls in bulk rice at time of inspection.
14-01-5
86
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored on prep table next to stand mixer.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dining room filled with cleaning products
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored over prep table on cooks line at time of inspection.
40-06-5
67
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over raw food garnish in reach-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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees eyes and cell phones on top of prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator changing to bleach
21-07-4
58
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical bottles improperly stored. On prep table **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Near sushi area **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Hand sink on cooksline
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
61
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked foods in rid near filing cabinet **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Large container of bleach sitting on top of prep table
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator emailing Owner/Manager another copy.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled with old food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in reach-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On rack near 3 compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - Employee open and bottled beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table in kitchen area
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Foods in reach-in-cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged frozen fish thawing at room temperature on prep table. Operator placed inside reach-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olde Heights Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olde Heights Bistro on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olde Heights Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Olde Heights Bistro.
How does Olde Heights Bistro compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Olde Heights Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Olde Heights Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Olde Heights Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Olde Heights Bistro 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 Olde Heights Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olde Heights Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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