Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed key chain and wallet on cooks line at time of inspectionnn
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
90
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl in bulk flour at time of inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line at time of inspection.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer at time of inspection.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle on cooks line at time of inspection. Cook labeled liquid butter during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank unsecured in server isle in kitchen at time of inspection
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen on cooks line grooved at time of inspection
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor in server isle soiled with broken glass and paper debris - floor in kitchen soiled with food debris/old grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed opened case of food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection. Operator moved case to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink in dish room. Operator had sign made and hung during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in kitchen soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed ice tea filters stored on top of coffee machine. Operator placed in box at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steaks 55 fish 46 Ice placed on fish **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink set up **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored above potatoes in walk-in **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Management rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Steaks 55
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided copy to management **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. provided employee reporting agreement to management **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Storage room **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large bin. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
23
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, mixer head, slicer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou.
How does Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou 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 Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spaniard/Buffalo Bayou is inspected around two times per year on average.
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