Scores Tampa
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
52
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Scores Tampa stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Scores Tampa trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anthony Mizzi, expired on 02/27/2026. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple bottles of liquor stored in handwash sink at bar. Operator removed from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to locate the proof of training at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles at bar area and hostess stand. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. A ceiling tile missing at dining area in front of DJ stand. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of bottled water stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes on wall behind ice machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
52
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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 few bags of salmons, tuna and grouper fillets thawing in walk-in cooler. All solid and operator removed from bags at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven and 2 microwaves in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP fish thawed without removed from packages. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator contacted service technician at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-20-5
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. Observed 3 packs of grouper, 3 packs of tuna and 4 packs of salmon thawed without removed from packages in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of fry oils stored on floor at kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink stored on shelf in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
64
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with clear sanitizer not labeled on chemical shelf in dish area Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris inside reach in cooler on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket Employee hung mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup stored in bulk salt Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to microwave Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 6 containers of oil stored on floor on cook line **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
64
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing at 3-compartment sink with hose connected **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on cookline Observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer stored on prep table on cookline next to microwave Observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a bag of clean linens stored on floor in hallway to ice machine Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on Cookline Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 6 containers of oil stored on floor on cookline next to 2-door freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest freezer on cookline **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table adjacent p oven Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Container of strawberries with mold growth .
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs stored over foods in walk in cooler , corrected, manager moved eggs to bottom shelf . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket and garbage can blocking employee hand wash sink, corrected manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in kitchen area not labeled .
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oils stored on floor at end of cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomato juice with deep dent on brim of can .
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled spray at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked pasta held over 24 hrs not date marked. Milk not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in dish wash area .
36-36-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing from hood .
14-42-4
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
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Scores Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Scores Tampa on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Scores Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Scores Tampa.
How does Scores Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Scores Tampa most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Scores Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Scores Tampa have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Scores Tampa 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 Scores Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Scores Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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