The Fryer House

904 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Fryer House has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting The Fryer House on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink on food truck at time of inspection. Operator brought towels during inspection.

31B-02-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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.

11-27-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Seasoning stored on floor underneath prep table **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

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

23-03-4

Oct 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fryer House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Fryer House on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Fryer House compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

The Fryer House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has The Fryer House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Fryer House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Fryer House 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 Fryer House inspected?

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

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