Starship III

603 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

American

Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Starship III seven times, with records going back to 2022. Starship III was last inspected on Apr 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Starship III on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish washing machine needs a certain amount of power to turn on. Once the boat goes out the captain turns on more power. Three compartment sink is available with quaternary sanitizer.

16-55-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment

36-73-4

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink above prep area operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator fixed **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Chef removed employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Sep 19, 2022

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starship III last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starship III on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Starship III compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Starship III most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Starship III's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starship III have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starship III 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 Starship III inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starship III is inspected around three times per year on average.

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