The Blazed Buddha Kitchen

5224 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Blazed Buddha Kitchen has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting The Blazed Buddha Kitchen on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alexander erbin - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Manager Alexander Erbin from original inspection does not have his certified food manager certificate. Current manager on site John Schumacher does not have his either. No other manager has a certified food manager certificate **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat foods white reach in fridge. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alexander erbin
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Tested at 72F retested to 86F **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 72F retested to 86F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
64
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
90
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
74
Dec 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Blazed Buddha Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Blazed Buddha Kitchen on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Blazed Buddha Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

The Blazed Buddha Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has The Blazed Buddha Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Blazed Buddha Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Blazed Buddha Kitchen 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 The Blazed Buddha Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Blazed Buddha Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.