Rumfish Grill
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
58
Score
Rumfish Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna poke cubes.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Johnny Acevedo III.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed straws and other plastic debris in handwash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. A bag of raw tuna poke cubes thawed remained in package stored in walk-in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
58
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled food containers, then handled cleaned food containers from dish machine without changing gloves. Discussed with operator about proper handwash technique and gloves changing procedures. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Large reach-in cooler by fryers at cook line - Cold Holding: ravioli 49 F, cooked chicken wing 48 F, crumbled blue cheese 50 F, diced tuna 47 F. Operator moved some food items to walk-in cooler and placed ice bags on some food items at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
70
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well turned off with water and utensil stored in water Employee placed dipper well on **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food Small portion cup stored in bulk paprika Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tiles missing at time of inspection
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink Employee placed on drain **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers stored on shelf in dish pit Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor Employee placed off ground on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled on storage shelf above prep table on cookline Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (56 - Cold Holding) and cut tomatoes (58 - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cook line
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed pasteurized liquid eggs stored with raw shelled eggs in walkin cooler Corrected observed employee place liquid eggs on top shelf with ready to eat items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced cheese (56 - Cold Holding) and cut tomatoes (58 - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cook line
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at bar area
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store on shelf above prep table Corrected -observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wrist band on shelf above prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cook line equipment Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area
31B-04-4
47
Apr 17, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomato juice with deep dent on side of can .
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees on cooks line drinking and moving drinks and returning to cooks with no hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures when changing duties. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink at end of cooks line blocked by rolling cart, corrected, manager moved cart during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked past not labeled in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlaced spray bottle at bar , corrected, employee labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment on cooks line.
10-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Group thawing in water, corrected, manager turned water on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold build up interior top.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher with old debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones , and ear case all stored on food prep table, corrected , employees removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
39
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher putting dirty dishes in and removing clean dishes with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures when changing duties. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink on cooks li e used as dump sink, corrected, manager removed item during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over end of cooks line .
36-36-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Employee hand wash sink faucet water not dispensing .
29-07-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at bar area . **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rumfish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rumfish Grill on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rumfish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rumfish Grill.
How does Rumfish Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Rumfish Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Rumfish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rumfish Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rumfish Grill 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 Rumfish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rumfish Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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