Oxford Exchange
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Oxford Exchange stretching back to 2022. Oxford Exchange was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Oxford Exchange is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: milk 68 F, soy milk 59 F, Per operator items have been out for 1 hour. Operator put in reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer at 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm, employee began remaking. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 47 F, beef 44 F in cooler under grill. Pasta 55 F, Salsa 46 F, cut leafy greens 52 F, chicken salad 47 F, cut cabbage 45 F, eggs 48 F in prep cooler on the middle of the line across from grill. Employee began putting on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Manager provided copies of food handler certificates. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags above cooler, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near drink station. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quaternary ammonium, employee began remaking. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-08-4
41
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By walk in cooler
31A-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm.
21-08-4
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding) re-temperature 42F chicken (48F - Cold Holding) re-temperature 41F raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding) re-temperature 43F raw beef steak (49F - Cold Holding) re-temperature 41 Items placed on ice for rapid chill. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding) re-temperature 42F chicken (48F - Cold Holding) re-temperature 41F raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding) re-temperature 43F raw beef steak (49F - Cold Holding) re-temperature 41 Items placed on ice for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs held on time as a public health control has no time stamp. Chef added proper time markings. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water underneath refrigerator n service bar.
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink. Chef removed labels and placed dishes at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing solution stored on floor in pantry area of kitchen. Chef removed and properly stored sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold Holding: Pico 47 F, butter 48 F, salmon dip 47 F, sliced roast beef 48 F, raw chicken 47 F. Operator opened the walk-in freezer door to help cooling the walk-in cooler, and contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trash can and a stack of plates on cook line. Operator removed items from hand wash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line. Employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-38-4
74
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.Chef removed tongs and places in dirty dish bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line chef removed sanitizer bucket and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty Sauté pan handle with bare hands then got ready to eat tortilla out of salamander. Chef had a discussion with employee about proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at beginning of cooks line is blocked by trash can. Chef removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in back station has deep groves and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in reach in cooler in back station. Employee removed drinks. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients in back station area on reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oxford Exchange last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oxford Exchange on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oxford Exchange?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Oxford Exchange.
How does Oxford Exchange compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Oxford Exchange most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Oxford Exchange's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oxford Exchange have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Oxford Exchange 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 Oxford Exchange inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oxford Exchange is inspected around four times per year on average.
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