The Texas Brisket Company

5831 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615

American

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Texas Brisket Company has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Screen missing from service window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**

35B-07-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of commercially processed potato salad (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. Operator moved to reach-in freezer, re temp: 49F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan stored on handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucketed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Apr 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Texas Brisket Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Texas Brisket Company on file is from Mar 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Texas Brisket Company compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

The Texas Brisket Company most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has The Texas Brisket Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Texas Brisket Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Texas Brisket Company 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 Texas Brisket Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Texas Brisket Company is inspected around three times per year on average.

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