Renzo's
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Renzo's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Renzo's on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage links stored over bulked sauces in reach in cooler in kitchen at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces stored in reach in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on soda gun fountain nozzle at bar at time of inspection holds
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing at time of inspection.
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled with old food debris behind kitchen equipment at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle on cooks line at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.some cutting boards stored on shelf are stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers on cooks line are soiled at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water on floor under dish machine in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator states Ecolab is waiting on ordered part to repair dish machine leak at time of inspection.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled at time of inspection
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled around equipment legs in kitchen at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
70
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection - Area around soda nozzles soiled at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense towels at automatic towel dispenser in kitchen. Towels available at sink on other side of kitchen
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale inside of dish machine at time of inspection
16-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee purple drink cup on central prep table on cooks line at time of inspection. Employee moved drink to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors around kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not set to dry during inspection. Operator hung mop to dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection.
02D-01-5
55
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Area around nozzles on soda fountain soiled with a mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer used by serving staff to sanitize tables.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on prep table nearest stove top
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around kitchen equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Laminate flooring entering kitchen in disrepair.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in bread crumbs handle in product
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign not provided at hand wash sink in back of main kitchen near broiler
31B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados on cooks line cut with stickers still on the produce.
08B-39-4
58
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without municipal approval for such change. Operator licensed for 85 seats and has increased to 125 seats
28-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef kept in reach in over leafy green vegetables. Operator moved during inspection **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wine stain remover stored on dry storage shelves with food. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink in kitchen.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk without label. Operator made label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on soft drink machine spouts and soda gun at bar during inspection
22-02-4
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. Operator printed out during inspection and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on kitchen prep table and windbreaker stored over food in dry storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator licensed for 85 seats and has increased it to 125 seats
51-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen around equipment soiled with food debris, kitchen utensils.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed during inspection bottom shelf in freezer less than 6 inches off floor with food on it.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil on floor of kitchen during inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in prep room has no hand wash sign. Operator placed new sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
30
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
41
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Spray bottle with oil in "simple green" bottle
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 89 mashed potatoes 117. Management had employee reheat. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and displayed **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food containers on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching sugar in container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Renzo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Renzo's on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Renzo's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Renzo's.
How does Renzo's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Renzo's most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Renzo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Renzo's have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Renzo's 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 Renzo's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Renzo's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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