The Fryer House

6617 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, The Fryer House has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen is stained at time of inspection.

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. Observed nothing labeled in reach in coolers at time of inspection.

02C-02-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in prep sink without running water on it. Employee turned on water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in freezer and cooler are soiled at time of inspection.

23-03-4

Jun 16, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner stored next to sauce squeeze bottles in kitchen at time of record. Operator moved spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed prepped vegetables stored in togo style bags with print on them in reach in cooler at time of inspection.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved utensils during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser empty at hand wash sink at time of inspection. Operator placed paper napkins next to sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottle stored next to sauce squeeze bottles at time of inspection. Operator moved drink during inspection

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor by back door at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jun 26, 2024

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 five inspections in total.

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

The Fryer House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Fryer House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Fryer House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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