Otm Events
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Otm Events 10 times, with records going back to 2023. Otm Events was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to seasonings. **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. Employee keys and phones on shelf next to seasonings. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: hash browns 118 F, Per operator items were put out at 8:30 am. Time temped 9:50 am. Operator reheated at time of inspection hash browns 189 F, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on keys and phone on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
67
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open can of pink lemonade in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed a5 time if inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk boxes of bread on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes on prep table next to burger buns. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Operator is no longer using dish machine because lease is up in January 2024. Operator has 'DO NOT USE' sign on dish machine at time of callback. 3 compartment sink is set up and tested 200 ppm Quat. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
67
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes on prep table next to burger buns. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips for dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on front counter. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers.
23-03-4
58
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over coleslaw mix in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Array ready to use chemical spray next to spices on self over prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corey M Rossman Prometric 5/30/18 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
52
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 2023-04-20: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under handwash sink in kitchen next to dry storage shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Otm Events last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Otm Events on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Otm Events?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Otm Events.
How does Otm Events compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Otm Events most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Otm Events' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Otm Events have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Otm Events 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 Otm Events inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Otm Events is inspected around three times per year on average.
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