Sail/Big Rays

333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Sail/Big Rays stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Sail/Big Rays is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding: cook ham 48F raw fish 44F Cuban sandwich 45F ambient air temp 48F. Door was open due to high volume lunch rush. Operator called repair company to work on cooler. Reach in cooler seafood cooler raw shrimp 48F liquid eggs 48F raw grouper 47F employee moved food to walk in freezer 2nd temp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200-400pm added water retested to 400ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-18-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200ppm-400ppm retested to 400ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside bar white part of inside of the ice machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above ready to eat foods walk in cooler seafood cooler **Warning**

08B-17-4

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher was not turned on manager states the dishwasher is not used they wash in the three compartment sink.

14-11-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside kitchen by ware washing area

22-16-4

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face than put gloves on no hand washing discussed with manager

12A-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on prep line employee removed boxes . **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine was not functioning unable to start up. machine was not operating at time of inspection three compartment sink was set up with quaternary sanitizer

16-55-4

Jul 12, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

May 9, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sail/Big Rays last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sail/Big Rays on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sail/Big Rays?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sail/Big Rays.

How does Sail/Big Rays compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Sail/Big Rays most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Sail/Big Rays' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sail/Big Rays have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sail/Big Rays 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 Sail/Big Rays inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sail/Big Rays is inspected around three times per year on average.

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