Ulele
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
82
Score
Ulele has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Ulele's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented pineapple 1 can . See stop sale. Can good storage back prep area
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. 2 employees prep area
12B-01-4
82
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees on cooks line main **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
13-04-4
95
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared tuna over cut tomatoes walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler salad cooler on cooks line Cold holding: cook beans 52F cut tomatoes 52F cheese mozzarella 52F cook corn 52F held less than 4 hours 2nd temp **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees on cooks line main **Warning**
13-04-4
67
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For multiple seared fish **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outdoor bar restocked **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.out door bar employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee removed gum **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-09-5
70
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over oven has dust buildup.
23-03-4
82
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By meat cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
90
Nov 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed the dry storage wall to create space to rearrange equipment **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In outer kitchen area
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Operator removed the dry storage wall to create space to rearrange equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Prep area by walk in cooler **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed the dry storage wall to create space to rearrange equipment **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By meat cooler **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. **Warning**
14-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Operator removed the dry storage wall to create space to rearrange equipment **Warning**
36-24-5
64
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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. Issued to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area had dump drain pan in it obstructing employees from washing hands.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Clean pan nesting with other pan that was still soiled.
24-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled and some drains, heavy build up behind bar equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar and kitchen areas
21-12-4
61
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware and single serving items stored in an open cabinet outside in open air.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Dish machine area
12B-12-5
90
Nov 29, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Chef placed raw fish on the grill then removed cooked fish from grill without changing gloves. Had a discussion with chef about proper hand washing procedures. Chef washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mushrooms at 128F RE-TEMP at 150F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line have stains and are no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each preventing proper air drying across from employee bathroom in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
61
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell pooled eggs over vegetable base. Items relocated to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rubbed face and the continued searing tuna. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at inside bar. Cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler by salad station.
14-11-5
61
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Walk in cooler was added with access from inside the kitchen. Chef stated it was added sometime in November. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: Spoke to Tara in plan review. Plans were received July 05th, and in the queue. Queue # HQ 23-8. Discussed with manager that compliance will be verified on next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ulele last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ulele on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ulele?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ulele.
How does Ulele compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ulele most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ulele's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ulele have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ulele 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 Ulele inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ulele is inspected around four times per year on average.
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