Trophy Fish

5901 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Seafood

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Trophy Fish appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Trophy Fish on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in crushed ice machine bin at time of inspection.

22-20-5

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over green bean portions on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator moved raw fish lower during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored over cooks line prep table. Operator moved employee drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored over prep table on cooks line. Operator moved phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like build up on white plastic shield inside crushed ice machine bin at time of inspection.

22-20-5

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fish spread date marked 5-26-24.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish spread date marked 5-26-24.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer next to liquor bottles at bar. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on bar top and water bottle on prep sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.

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 phones on bar in Mandarin Heights.

40-06-5

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table in kitchen.

21-44-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trophy Fish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trophy Fish on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trophy Fish?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Trophy Fish.

How does Trophy Fish compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Trophy Fish most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Trophy Fish's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Trophy Fish have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trophy Fish 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 Trophy Fish inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trophy Fish is inspected around three times per year on average.

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