Tampa Joe's
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
61
Score
Tampa Joe's has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Tampa Joe's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating same ownership
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed bread with bare hands no gloves
09-01-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon cut out the bag in walk in cooler
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table management removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Onion soup walk in cooler
08B-12-5
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine at bar 2 times, tested 10ppm. After ran a few more times, tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler Cold Holding: diced ham 46 F, shredded mozzarella 47 F, pizza sauce 46 F, cooked onion 46 F, cooked meatball 46 F. Drawer cooler under fire grill Cold Holding: raw salmon 47 F, raw beef skewer 49 F, raw beef burger 47 F, raw chicken 46 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer. Re temp: diced ham 43 F, shredded mozzarella 43 F, pizza sauce 44 F, cooked onion 43 F, cooked meatball 44 F, raw salmon 33 F, raw beef skewer 41 F, raw beef burger 37 F, raw chicken 40 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Accumulation of food debris in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler on cook line - Cold holding: shredded mozzarella 51 F, diced tomato 45 F, sour cream 45 F, feta 58 F, cut lettuce 50 F. Drawer cooler under grill - Cold holding: raw beef burger 44 F, bacon wrapped steak 45 F, raw chicken 47 F. Manager placed ice bags on food items. Walk-in cooler - Cold holding: cooked chicken wing 46 F, cooked rib 47 F, coleslaw 44 F, milk 51 F, ham 49 F, onion soup 50 F. Manager opened walk-in freezer door to walk-in cooler and contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food container filling water in handwash sink on cook line. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dry food storage. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked food containers and lids on storage shelf. Multiple cracked food containers and lids holding food items in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
58
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machines tested 10ppm at kitchen and 0ppm at bar. Both sanitizing solution buckets are almost empty. Operator replaced with full buckets, ran dish machines multiple times, all tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machines sanitizer strength lower than minimum of 50ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer cooler under BBQ grill on cook line: Cold holding: raw beef burger 51 F, raw steak 50 F, raw chicken 50 F. Operator stated that all items was moved to this cooler from the walk-in cooler for less than 2 hours, and moved all items to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: raw beef burger 34 F, raw steak 36 F, raw chicken 40 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee handled soiled dishes at dish machine area, then rinsed hands with spray faucet at dish washing area with no soap. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator.
12A-03-4
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 by email.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of bottle water stored on floor in beverage walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both large and small ice machines. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
35
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in bar area.Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and use dish machine in kitchen until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish machine o ppm, checked multiple times. Operator contacted service provider this day for repair **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Tested 0ppm. Employee stated that she is going to use the dish machine at kitchen. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator put in freezer for quick chill. Beef (45F - Cold Holding); rechecked 41F, salmon (50F - Cold Holding)rechecked 39F; kabobs (50F - Cold Holding) rechecked 39F; black beans (50F) rechecked 41F; **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Cold holding: raw beef burger 42 F, kabob 43 F, raw chicken 44 F. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice machine mold like substance inside and out - slicer buildup of food debris - can opener blade soiled **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, missing ceiling tiles near back doir **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -bar area area under equipment - bar drains soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, near beer wic **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, holes in wall in bar a between coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine., cracked can not read temperatures **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Beer cooler gaskets and interior soiled - cooler gasket on cook line soiled - walk-in cooler fan guards dust buildup **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tampa Joe's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tampa Joe's on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tampa Joe's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tampa Joe's.
How does Tampa Joe's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tampa Joe's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tampa Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tampa Joe's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tampa Joe's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tampa Joe's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tampa Joe's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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