Petra
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Petra nine times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer”, showing up three times.
Petra's latest score of 41 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with a license that expired on 02/01/26.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat cheese and pickled peppers.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line also being used as a drain to what appears to be the AC unit.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three CO2 tanks not secured and being stored in the back near the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables and flip top unit.
14-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handle to the reach in cooler with a sticky residue and the handles to the hand washing sink on the cook line with build up as well. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters.
23-24-4
41
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of towels being stored in the hand washing sink near the dish machine.
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three co2 tanks stored in the dry storage area incorrectly.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep and cooking area. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed large pots and pans being stored in an outside area not completely enclosed.
24-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on display.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line, **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items being stored on the shelf above the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes and pans of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed gallons of fry oil being stored on the floor in the dry storage area and kitchen line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted shelves in the dry storage area and under the prep tables in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
50
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Observed manager call the dish machine company. Rested dish machine testing at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front service area. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep area. Observed missing ceiling tile near the dish machine, Observed missing and broken floor tile in the dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on all three flip top units.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance at the top interior.
22-20-5
58
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef cold holding at 60F. Beef located in bowl separated from other cold holding. Manager removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef located in bowl above cold holding. 60F for more than four hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from both hand sinks.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath hand sink located next to three compartment sink is broken.
29-08-4
58
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-20-5
86
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Petra last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Petra on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Petra?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Petra.
How does Petra compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Petra most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Petra's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Petra have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Petra means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Petra inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Petra is inspected around three times per year on average.
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