Plum Tree
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Plum Tree stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Plum Tree's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food stored in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at time of inspection
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Soy sauce buckets.
08B-38-4
82
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in reach in freezers stored in togo style bags at time of inspection.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed unlabeled prepared food in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen is stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
70
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by culinary equipment. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside white double door reach in freezer in kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler in kitchen area are soiled. Interior of reach in cooler on cooks line is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind rice cooker has buildup of grease.
36-73-4
64
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets are torn and in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Left side of wok station on floor has buildup of grease and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in back kitchen area in front of smoker. Manager removed soy sauce and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in frezzer in kitchen area behind reach in cooler has ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler and table in kitchen are. Employee removed knife and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has buildup of food debris behind reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on inside of reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets are soiled and in disrepair.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup.. Rust buildup underneath table next to 3 compartment sink,on table behind reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying by back door in kitchen area. Employee properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on wok station. Manager added labeling to containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice bin in kitchen area across from smoker.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has deep groves and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plum Tree last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plum Tree on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plum Tree?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Plum Tree.
How does Plum Tree compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Plum Tree most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Plum Tree's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Plum Tree have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Plum Tree 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 Plum Tree inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plum Tree is inspected around two times per year on average.
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