Tampa Burger Company
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Tampa Burger Company, the earliest from 2022. Tampa Burger Company was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Tampa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen by triple sink. Operator refilled during inspection.
31B-02-4
78
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 F sitting up high in reach in cooler. Discussed placing cheese down in cooler.
03A-02-5
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broken.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese located in reach in cooler.
14-01-5
55
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ice cream 51 F in milkshake machine. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream 51 F, Beef 45 F-retemp 45 F, chicken 44F-retemp 37 F in reach in cooler next to grill. Onions 46 F- retemp 43 F, cut tomatoes 47 F- retemp 47 F, cheese 47 F- retemp 46 F in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on ice and in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. Manager discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service soda machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go boxes stored on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade tested 200ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasoning not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit on truck at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
70
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No water at hand washing sink in back kitchen area. **Warning**
27-19-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Owner discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Owner refilled bucket retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips on truck at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no back flow protection device. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop sink preventing proper air drying.
42-01-4
64
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. Gave operator body fluids clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn on cooks line. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer in back kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator updated education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain underneath 3 compartment sink has slow draining water.
29-19-4
64
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
90
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up item off of floor changed gloves without washing hands. Had a discussion with employee about proper hand washing techniques employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken cold holding 48F. Raw ground beef cold holding 48F. Hot dog 56F. Bacon jam 49F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop cooks line have buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food preparation table on cooks line. Employee removed phone and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler have buildup of old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados still have stickers stuck on them.
08B-39-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
43
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of bread on floor near back kitchen area door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
78
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves went through door leading to back of house came back to cooks line and put on gloves without washing hands. Had a discussion with employee about proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cooks line has sanitizer bucket stored in it. Employee removed sanitizer bucket and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board inside reach in cooler on cooks line has deep groves and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C0/Helium tank not secured in back of house next to walk in freezer.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on frezzer unit inside walk in freezer in kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
02D-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tampa Burger Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tampa Burger Company on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tampa Burger Company?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tampa Burger Company.
How does Tampa Burger Company compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tampa Burger Company most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tampa Burger Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tampa Burger Company have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tampa Burger Company 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 Tampa Burger Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tampa Burger Company is inspected around five times per year on average.
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