Santoros
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
58
Score
Santoros appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Santoros' latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment with clear liquid. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
41-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handle of reach in cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over soda dispenser in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen and in outside sheds. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
58
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment with clear liquid.
41-04-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handle of reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen and in outside sheds.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over soda dispenser in kitchen.
35B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
37
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed reach in cooler door handle repaired with duct tape at time of inspection.
14-71-4
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 ice scoop handle in bulk ice machine at time of inspection. Operator moved ice scoop to have washed during inspection n **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dining room at time of inspection. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wall soiled reach in cooler handle repaired with duct tape in prep room at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in prep room at time of inspection. Operator moved bucket to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles in kitchen at time of inspection.
02D-01-5
78
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham ,cooked meatball cold holding at 45F. Management placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler door held together with duct tape.
14-71-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
70
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta cold 49F pasta was placed inside walk in cooler on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Gave operator physical copy of employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. Eco lab on site repairing dishwasher. New heating element installed in dishwasher rinse temperature 162F.
16-59-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on refrigerator is held together with duct tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice. Employee removed ice scoop and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand washing sink sink is at 88F.
27-16-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No Backflow protection device on splitter at mop sink.
29-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop pizza ovens have buildup of grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth sitting on cutting board on cooks line. Manager removed cloth and placed inside dirty cloth bin. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Santoros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Santoros on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Santoros?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Santoros.
How does Santoros compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Santoros most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Santoros' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Santoros have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Santoros 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 Santoros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Santoros is inspected around three times per year on average.
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