Toyota of Tampa Bay
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
70
Score
Toyota of Tampa Bay has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Toyota of Tampa Bay on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles are soiled on soda machine. Staff broke down soda machine and cleaned nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in frezzer in lobby area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on front line. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket are torn inside reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting board on reach in cooler has deep groves.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original containers and placed in clear plastic bottles has no labeling of ingredients.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease buildup in corner of kitchen area next to grill.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler has buildup of food debris. Hood filters have buildup of grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of buffalo sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored buffalo sauce. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
64
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding at 2:20- Deli ham 47F Tuna 48F Deli turkey 48F All items placed on ice for rapid chill. Re-temperature at 3:00 all items are 41F or below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad made and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen has stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing on front line.
31B-02-4
64
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in reach in cooler not date marked, hashbrowns not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front handwash sink, operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Brittany Lopez Operator had employee sign at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand wash sink. Discussed with operator. Operator restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery stored over ready to eat milk. Discussed with operator. Operator placed in correct location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Back food storage shelf in back room unsealed wood. Discussed with operator.
14-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored above coffee grounds. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters above fry station and wall surrounding soiled. Discussed with operator.
36-68-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Discussed with operator on placing all spoon to face the same direction. Operator moved to correct direction at time of inspection. Single service plates not inverted. Operator moved to correct location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then grab clean container without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 54 F- retemp 43 F, cheese 54 F- retemp 43 F, ham 59 F- retemp 48 F, hot dogs 54 F- retemp 49 F in reach in cooler. Operator placed items on ice and reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread in direct contact with grocery bag. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing. Discussed wash rinse and sanitize. Operator sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of hotdogs not date marked in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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.sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator need Quaternary ammonia test strips. **Warning**
16-32-5
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters above drink cooler. **Warning**
25-05-4
26
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
82
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment has chlorine test kit with quaternary ammonia sanitizer. Needs quaternary ammonia test strips.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at only hand-wash sink. Manager replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toyota of Tampa Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toyota of Tampa Bay on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toyota of Tampa Bay?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Toyota of Tampa Bay.
How does Toyota of Tampa Bay compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Toyota of Tampa Bay most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Toyota of Tampa Bay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toyota of Tampa Bay have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Toyota of Tampa Bay 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 Toyota of Tampa Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toyota of Tampa Bay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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