Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer

4313 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
American
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored next to hand wash sinks and service at time of inspection. Operator labeled bottles during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed tray of raw chicken stored over green peppers on speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
86
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs at time of inspection
08A-05-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.observed case of tomatoes stored over pre made sandwiches in walk in. Operator moved tomatoes to lower shelf during inspectiin
08B-17-4
82
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Observed stained cutting boards on storage shelves during inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed blue cup used to scoop flour during inspection. Operator removed cup during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket during inspection. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom sink and sink in kitchen. Operator hung new signs during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled during inspection. Operator made label during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on shelves during inspection
14-09-4
70
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored above red sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed copy to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep cook wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups and food containers stored on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer.

How does Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer 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 Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tastes of Tampa Bay/ Street Surfer is inspected around two times per year on average.