Papa Jim's Kitchen

11225 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 33626

American

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Papa Jim's Kitchen has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Papa Jim's Kitchen trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler at cook line.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A styrofoam cup stored in handwash sink next to dish machine. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On pizza prep cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket.

42-01-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen area.

36-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee walked outside and returned to kitchen, then engaged to work with food at cook line. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator.

12A-16-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw bacon 44 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bread in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

11-27-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At kitchen area. Walk-in cooler floor covered with unsealed wood. **Repeat Violation**

36-11-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean food containers with old labor stored on shelves by walk-in freezer.

16-46-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese and bacon in reach-in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout cook line, kitchen and walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-11-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over muffins and danish in walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line.

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. Cooked chicken and sausage gravy in walk-in cooler. Chicken salad in reach-in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the cook line, kitchen and walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Flip top reach-in cooler lid. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Jim's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Jim's Kitchen on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Jim's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa Jim's Kitchen.

How does Papa Jim's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Papa Jim's Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Papa Jim's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Jim's Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa Jim's Kitchen 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 Papa Jim's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Jim's Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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