Tropical Flame Tampa

5705 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Tropical Flame Tampa was last inspected on Nov 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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. Block of cheddar cheese and feta cheese not dated in Reach in cooler. Operator discarded cheese during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning condensation dripping onto ground outside of MFDV. Operator used bucket to collect condensation during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
28-02-4
78
Jun 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Flame Tampa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Flame Tampa on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Tropical Flame Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tropical Flame Tampa most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tropical Flame Tampa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Flame Tampa have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Flame Tampa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.