The C House
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at The C House, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which The C House's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Dani bucket in hand wash sink in cooks kitchen at time of inspection. Employee moved bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed products made on premises not labeled at time of 8nsoection.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled at time of inspection.
02D-01-5
67
Apr 22, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in kitchen by prep area and dish machine room **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Apr 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flies at bar area Observed 2 flies in dish machine area **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings 20 rodent droppings underneath bar counter at bar area 15 rodent droppings underneath dish machine drain board in dish machine room Operator is removing, cleaning and sanitizing all areas where droppings were found. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser on prep table in hallway **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large ice machine soiled in dish machine area. Cutting board on cooksline **Warning**
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. Food in walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler on cooksline **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink hot water is not working properly on cooksline **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in kitchen by prep area and dish machine room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed hand sink next to open ice bin at dessert area not protected by splash when washing hands. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink hot water is not working properly on cooksline **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed plates stored on tables outside unwrapped **Warning**
24-01-4
29
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michael Zsuffa Executive Chef **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on reach-in-cooler cooksline in poor repair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall and floors in dish machine and back kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
78
Dec 6, 2024
Complaint Partial
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large trash can on cooksline **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michael Zsuffa Executive Chef **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front door entrance table with register **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of ice machine **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on reach-in-cooler cooksline in poor repair **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen area **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall and floors in dish machine and back kitchen area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. No mop sink. Mop sink is broken and is not plumb properly located on center blocks outside in back kitchen area. The hose are not connected properly and no cold or hot running water connected.**Admin Complaint** Existing Administrative Complaint from callback 12/6/2024 not complied with mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-10-4
37
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath bar area and cooking equipment and dish machine room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area and kitchen floors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink. Mop sink is broken and is not plumb properly on center blocks hose not connected probably and no cold running water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
27-10-4
70
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator began work from outside and no hand washing **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White rolling bin with food soiled in middle walk area of kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink at dish machine area no faucet nozzle and unable to operate correctly. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath bar area and cooking equipment and dish machine room. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area and kitchen floors **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No mop sink. Mop sink is broken and is not plumb properly on center blocks hose not connected probably and no cold running water **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
30
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Trevor Vell Sou Chef hired over 60 days.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table and cooksline; gaskets in reach-in-coolers on cooksline across from oven **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocking hand sink on cooksline
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.**Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, bakery area and dish machine area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile entrance to dish machine room **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on cooksline at 81 F.
10-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation.
35B-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooksline
21-38-4
30
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine and cutting board in cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near back kitchen door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Underneath 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
21-12-4
47
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine and cutting board in cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large trash can on cooksline and near dish machine **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Robert Tan Chef **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near back kitchen door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large white containers soiled in prep area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Underneath 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
35
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and large can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile near back kitchen door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 52 F, Cut leafy greens 55 F, Cooked chicken wings 53 F, Diced tomatoes 52, Raw chicken 51 F, Raw beef 52 F. Reach-in-coolers on cooksline near doorway and underneath stove. Operator placing in another working cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Fish 45 F, Cheese 48, F, Diced tomatoes 49 F, Chicken 49, Cooked vegetables 49 F, Shrimp 48 F. In reach-in-cooler on cooksline near door and underneath stove. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open during operation without a swing on door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The C House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The C House on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The C House?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The C House.
How does The C House compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The C House most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The C House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The C House have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The C House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The C House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The C House is inspected around five times per year on average.
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