Tampeno Fish and Meat Market

3413 W Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Tampeno Fish and Meat Market has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Tampeno Fish and Meat Market trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. **Warning**

03G-04-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The establishment is open and operating, customers eating at dining room at time of inspection. Operator renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. The establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging cooked meat, raw fish and raw meat for storage onsite. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 containers of diced potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

22-08-4

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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. 1 employee working at cook line has no proof of training.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press grill interior soiled with grease. Cutting board on reach-in cooler stained at cook line.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Accumulation of coffee debris in handwash sink at front service bar.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish machine in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not setup at time of inspection, ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. Detergent mistakenly used for sanitizer, operator called to order sanitizer from the dish machine service company at time of inspection.

14-11-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of potatoes stored on floor under storage shelf in walk-in cooler.

08B-47-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Apr 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of raw pork stored over garlic aioli in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large water bottle stored in handwash sink at front counter. Employee removed. Utility cart stored in front of handwash sink at cook line. Employee moved carts away from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs hanging on oven handle at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Aug 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tampeno Fish and Meat Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tampeno Fish and Meat Market on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tampeno Fish and Meat Market?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tampeno Fish and Meat Market.

How does Tampeno Fish and Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tampeno Fish and Meat Market most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tampeno Fish and Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tampeno Fish and Meat Market have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tampeno Fish and Meat Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tampeno Fish and Meat Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tampeno Fish and Meat Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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