The Fresh Corner

2801 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610

American

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Fresh Corner has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The Fresh Corner's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored over bottled drinks in large 3 door reach in cooler at time of inspection.

08A-11-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored not protected at time of inspection.

25-05-4

Apr 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water in front kitchen area at 72 F

10-05-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator using hand sink in front kitchen area to fill up a cup of water. Discussed with manager and operator proper hand sink use.

31A-11-4

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

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink

36-73-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen area

36-62-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Dec 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn dogs under heat lamp at 105 F. Gave manager a time as a public health control form to complete **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced deli meats in reach-in-cooler

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Repeat Violation**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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

14-09-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

14-09-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bottled water stored on floor. Cooking Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area in kitchen area

08B-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front kitchen area

29-49-6

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs at 49 F ambient temperature. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler

03A-20-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and debris. Underneath cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near coffee maker **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fresh Corner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Fresh Corner on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Fresh Corner?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Fresh Corner.

How does The Fresh Corner compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

The Fresh Corner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has The Fresh Corner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Fresh Corner have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Fresh Corner 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 Fresh Corner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Fresh Corner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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