Southern Belle

1625 E 7Th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

American

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Southern Belle has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time if inspection **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid.

41-17-4

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/ Diana Rojas General Manager.

53A-04-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Total of 5 employees.

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar handwash sink near kitchen door. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen near entrance.

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 jacket in dish drying rack in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk box of buns on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of fry reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Mar 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area near kitchen door.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots not inverted on prep line.

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on dish machine rack.

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans not inverted near cooksline

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Belle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Belle on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Belle?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southern Belle.

How does Southern Belle compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Southern Belle most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Southern Belle's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Southern Belle have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southern Belle 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 Southern Belle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Belle is inspected around two times per year on average.

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