Rum Fish C143

4116 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

Seafood

Last inspected: Sep 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rum Fish C143 four times, with records going back to 2022. Rum Fish C143 was last inspected on Sep 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Rum Fish C143's latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee on fryer eating while preparing food

12B-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager removed from floor **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Objectionable odors in back kitchen areas of the establishment.

36-64-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area. Chipped floors

36-02-5

Dec 3, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing , corrected action taken inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not working, corrected, employee fixed paper towel dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected , employee placed beard guard on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Sep 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed paint coming up from floor by three compartment sink, ice machine, and on cook line

36-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups stored on floor in dry storage

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rum Fish C143 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rum Fish C143 on file is from Sep 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Rum Fish C143 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Rum Fish C143 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Rum Fish C143's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rum Fish C143 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rum Fish C143 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 Rum Fish C143 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rum Fish C143 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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