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Spartaco's Kitchen

241 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Spartaco's Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Spartaco's Kitchen's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee water bottle stored on clean cutting lards. Employee moved drink to appropriate area and cleaned board. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 employee reporting agreement. All employees signed agreement at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Chef removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by dishwasher. Employee properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has sauce stored inside it. Owner removed sauce and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a refrigerator and relocated dish machine. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory. Emailed operator consumer advisory operator hung up advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops sitting by dishwasher.
42-01-4
64
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored overtop of vegetable soup inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Chef removed raw fish and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 90F in front of grill.
10-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has a pot inside it. Chef removed pot. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Bell pepper not washed before cutting had a discussion with chef about washing produce before preparation begins. Chef washed all bell peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
58
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spartaco's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spartaco's Kitchen on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spartaco's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spartaco's Kitchen.

How does Spartaco's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Spartaco's Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Spartaco's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spartaco's Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spartaco's Kitchen 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 Spartaco's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spartaco's Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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