South Tampa Cali
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at South Tampa Cali stretching back to 2022. South Tampa Cali was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo style bowls on cooks line not protected at time of inspection. Operator moved bowls during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf on cooks line over prep surface. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of squash stored on dry storage floor at time of inspection. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards stored on shelves are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles in time temperature control for safety foods on line. Operator removed scoops during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed dried old food debris on dicer stored on shelf at time of inspection. Operator moved dicer to be washed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken at 132F and yellow rice at 127F stored in hot box on cooks line. Operator had both reheated during inspection. Chicken reheated to 178F yellow rice reheated to 166F during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink quat sanitizer testing over 500ppm. Operator diluted with water to reach 200ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed staining on cutting boards stored on shelf at time of inspection. Operator disposed of stained cutting boards and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen at time of inspection
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
36-73-4
61
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen. Operator disposed of some during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine during inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cambro in corn starch bin. Operator removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed handle of spoodle in rice on steam table during inspection. Operator removed and replaced with new spoodle with handle out of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. - Spoodle hanging on utensil rack in dish room - Dicers under prep table near dry storage
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Food containers stored over triple sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch bin not labeled in dry storage
02D-01-5
67
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pooled eggs over leafy greens. Operator moved eggs to correct shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen on cooks line. -Nozzles on soda machine soiled with mold like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on hotel pans on shelf. Operator started placing pans on side to allow moisture to drain. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
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 spoodle handle in peppers and onions. Operator placed handle above product during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage in bathrooms that are used by employees. Operator hanged signs during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
61
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken, 124-143 degrees, placed back on grill to finish cooking. 177-178 degrees **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Triple sink set up to sanitize 200ppm, ecolab called. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour bin
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice bucket, sent to dishroom **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-38-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula, management threw away **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
02D-01-5
39
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 164f, employee set up triple sink to sanitize. Ecolab has been called. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids to plastic container stored in handsink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
16-38-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of flour **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Tampa Cali last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Tampa Cali on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Tampa Cali?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at South Tampa Cali.
How does South Tampa Cali compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
South Tampa Cali most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has South Tampa Cali's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at South Tampa Cali have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at South Tampa Cali 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 South Tampa Cali inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South Tampa Cali is inspected around two times per year on average.
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