The Nutrition Factory
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, The Nutrition Factory has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting The Nutrition Factory on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boars through out the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for quaternary or chlorine. Discussed with manager he said they will order some. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for quaternary or chlorine. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed soiled can opener blade,discussed with manager the importance of a clean blade. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed soiled can opener blade **Time Extended**
14-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting boards used throughout kitchen area, discussed with manager the importance of smooth cleanable surfaces. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting boards used throughout kitchen area, **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed employee during of shelf above food prep area in the back kitchen, manager moved item to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed employee during of shelf above food prep area in the back kitchen, manager moved item to appropriate location. **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops stored wet by the mop sink , manager placed mops in a manner to dry. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry **Time Extended**
42-01-4
67
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vegetarian chili at 53f in tall center reach in cooler, garlic sauce prepped and stored more than 24 hours 44f, cilantro dressing prepped and stored more than 24 hours at 45f., manager discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetarian chili at 53f in tall center reach in cooler, garlic sauce prepped and stored more than 24 hours 44f, cilantro dressing prepped and stored more than 24 hours at 45f, manager discarded items.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with blue glass cleaner hanging off shelf with styrofoam cups under the large tv , employee moved items to correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boars through out the kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for quaternary or chlorine. Discussed with manager he said they will order some.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in reach in coolers in the back and front kitchen areas without date marking, discussed with manager proper date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed soiled can opener blade,discussed with manager the importance of a clean blade.
14-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting boards used throughout kitchen area, discussed with manager the importance of smooth cleanable surfaces.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed employee during of shelf above food prep area in the back kitchen, manager moved item to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack, headphones ,keys and phones on front food prep counter across from ice milk machine ,manager moved items to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked wet in ware washing drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster, used for cardboard, discussed with manager the importance of a drain plug on dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.no hand washing sign in bathroom used by employees, manager printed and hung sign in employee used bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple pans with labels still on them after washing, discussed with manager.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops stored wet by the mop sink , manager placed mops in a manner to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet towels on front counter. Food service area, manager removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
29
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to front line. Employe removed cup during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles for front line Reach in coolers soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Small personal speaker on back kitchen prep table. Manager relocated speaker to an approved location during time of inspection. Personal keys stored on dry storage rack in back kitchen area. Employee removed keys during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at Employee handwash sink adjacent to front line cook. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
74
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Missing at hand sink on cookline. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Employee primed machine at tested at 0ppm. Inspector requested that operator set up 3-compartment sink until dish machine sanitization is repaired. Employee set up 3-compartment sink and tested sanitizer at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container stored in hand sink on service line. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Bag of clean linens stored on floor adjacent to prep sink in back kitchen. **Warning**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on cookline. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo bowls stored on floor on service line. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on service line. **Warning**
21-38-4
52
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of can opener soiled with old debris. Interior of Reach in cooler and cooler gasket soiled beneath vitamix mixers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Interior of Reach in cooler and cooler gasket soiled beneath vitamix mixers. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken containers and lids on dry storage rack. Operator removed some broken containers and lids during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken containers and lids on dry storage rack. Operator removed some broken containers and lids during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed some containers with old labels for cleaning during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on dry storage rack. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
67
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0ppm. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink until repairs can be made to Dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 51F at 11:10am taken out at 10:30am retempted to 42F at 12:05pm, pico 49F at 11:10am taken out at 10:30am retempted to 40F at 12:05pm, tofu 54F at 11:10am taken out at 10:30am retempted to 42F at 12:05pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on dry storage rack with clean kitchen equipment. Operator relocated spray bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Interior of can opener soiled with old debris. Interior of Reach in cooler and cooler gasket soiled beneath vitamix mixers. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting equipment on dry storage rack. Operator removed wet containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken containers and lids on dry storage rack. Operator removed some broken containers and lids during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching riced cauliflower on front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at Employee handwash sink located inside kitchen entrance. A sign has been provided to operator during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed some containers with old labels for cleaning during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted on dry storage rack at front service line. Operator inverted containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
35
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by black cart. Operator removed at time if inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
74
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chickpeas 127 F **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by black cart. Operator removed at time if inspection. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet potatoes noodle in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front counter. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
45
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine tested at 144 f tested three times discussed with management to wash rinse and sanitize with three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Tested at 154 f three times. Operator has three compartment sink set up with Quaternary ammonia. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
78
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale.garbanzo chick peas 2 cans cheney brothers under prep table **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine tested at 144 f tested three times discussed with management to wash rinse and sanitize with three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.by three compartment sink **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Broccoli over ready to eat bean soup reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans present. See stop sale.garbanzo chick peas 2 cans cheney brothers under prep table **Warning**
08B-20-4
50
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front units Cold holding: cut tomatoes 47 f tofu 50 f 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control on speed rack of broccoli mushrooms and cut chicken operator was able to identify time
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat sauce. Reach in cooler. Back by kitchen exit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided by email
11-26-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested at 111 f discussed with operator to use three compartment sink wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
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.provided by email.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish shelf **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
37
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp at 112 f tested two times. Operator is using three compartment sink with quats.
22-49-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator had the time marks on food items but no written plans inspector gave operator time fourm and filled out time/temperature control for safety food items on sheet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce basil and vinaigrette not Dated. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79 f
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dish dry storage shelf
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw salmon on cart operator moved to sink with water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Nutrition Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Nutrition Factory on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Nutrition Factory?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at The Nutrition Factory.
How does The Nutrition Factory compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Nutrition Factory most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Nutrition Factory's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Nutrition Factory have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Nutrition Factory 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 Nutrition Factory inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Nutrition Factory is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants