Taste of Tampa C137

4116 Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

American

Last inspected: Nov 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Taste of Tampa C137 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Taste of Tampa C137 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Nov 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban sandwiches with pork, ham, cheese at 91 F in Hot boxes. Inspector sugggested using time as a public health control form **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area. Chipped floors front and kitchen area

36-02-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Feb 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at front counters blocked by trash cans. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked chest freezer with fries outside of main door. Manager moved fries to inside freezer unit. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-63-4

Sep 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wipe their forehead with a paper towel then grabbed cardboard serving tray and didn't wash their hands. I coached employee, they discarded container and changed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on table where employee was making food. I coached employee and they put in their pocket.

40-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Tampa C137 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Tampa C137 on file is from Nov 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taste of Tampa C137 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Taste of Tampa C137 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Taste of Tampa C137's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Tampa C137 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of Tampa C137 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 Taste of Tampa C137 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Tampa C137 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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