Outside Kitchen

5110 N 40Th Street, Tampa, FL 33610
American
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Outside Kitchen four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Outside Kitchen is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on February 1, 2025 truck has not been operating this year license was placed out of business August of 2025. License has been reinstated. License is still delinquent. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in MFDV flying around open windows.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased sanitizer **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking pans stored in hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot water for entire establishment. Water was shut off in MFDV. Operator turned on. No hot water for entire establishment. Water temperature at 88 F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pot of food in reach-in-cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Both MFDV windows were open and not screened in.
35B-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
41
Jan 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Outside Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Outside Kitchen on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Outside Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Outside Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Outside Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Outside Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Outside Kitchen 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 Outside Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Outside Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.