Taste of Tampa Convention Center

333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Taste of Tampa Convention Center has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Taste of Tampa Convention Center's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Cream cheese crozziant determined time less than 4 hours
03F-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm discussed to remake solution
21-08-4
82
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
90
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato's moved to walk in freezer to be cooled back down 50F now 43F cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
82
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Next to walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pre made sandwiches. Chef began re printing labels at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Tampa Convention Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Tampa Convention Center on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of Tampa Convention Center?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of Tampa Convention Center.

How does Taste of Tampa Convention Center compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Taste of Tampa Convention Center most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of Tampa Convention Center have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of Tampa Convention Center 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 Convention Center inspected?

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