The Outside Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at The Outside Kitchen, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so The Outside Kitchen trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed and placed tongs at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of chlorine. Employee added proper chlorine to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 copy **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink behind front counter. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle with clear liquid, per employee it is bleach and water. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Copy provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in Hand washing sink in kitchen, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted on shelf across from 3 compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wall underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator placed in a separate bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on bowls on shelf across from 3 compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Copy provided **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
33-16-4
43
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over vegetables in walk-in-cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 110 F. Suggesting to use time as a public health control form
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large trash can in kitchen **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle with toxic chemicals stored over 3 compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk-in-cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed prep table with open food next to hand sink in back kitchen area
08B-36-4
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 **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster and shrimp in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Operator placing in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
30
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on cooksline
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back kitchen area blocked by large prepping table. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area and back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
50
Sep 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Outside Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Outside Kitchen on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Outside Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Outside Kitchen.
How does The Outside Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Outside Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Outside Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Outside Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Outside Kitchen 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 Outside Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Outside Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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