Puff 'n Stuff Catering

5804 E Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33619

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Puff 'n Stuff Catering, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Puff 'n Stuff Catering on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in bakery room. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning On clear containers on dish drying rack.

16-46-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.

40-06-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On large clear containers near spice rack.

16-46-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet at food prep sink in kitchen.

29-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Everything seasoning on prep table. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep line. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt on dry storage shelf. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Puff 'n Stuff Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Puff 'n Stuff Catering on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Puff 'n Stuff Catering?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Puff 'n Stuff Catering.

How does Puff 'n Stuff Catering compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Puff 'n Stuff Catering most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Puff 'n Stuff Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Puff 'n Stuff Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Puff 'n Stuff Catering 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 Puff 'n Stuff Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Puff 'n Stuff Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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