Union New American
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
70
Score
Union New American has been inspected eight times since 2023. Union New American was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Union New American's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over clean dishes on cooksline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk grits on floor next to ice machine. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers of dish drying rack.
16-46-4
70
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of miso butter (112F - Hot Holding) stored in hot well at cook line. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of truffle butter 70 F and a container of whipped butter 71 F stored on counter shelf at sushi station. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A container of miso butter (112F - Hot Holding) stored in hot well more than 4 hours. A container of truffle butter 70 F and a container of whipped butter 71 F stored on counter shelf at sushi station more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags.
01C-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At upper floor wait station.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Smoker at prep kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Glasses and chopsticks are not protected on tables at patio. Operator removed items from table at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-01-4
47
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar.
25-27-4
95
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 drink on prep table. Operator removed employee drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in metal food containers stored on shelves. Operator had dish washer re wash during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on floor near ice machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of dessert reach in coolers are soiled at time of inspection. Operator had dishwasher clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Operator had employee move bucket to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
33
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed lactic acid sanitizer tested at 1130ppm, Observed operator discard, refill and retest at 272ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of coconut milk dented on dry storage shelf Observed manager place in office
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over onions and sour cream in walk-in cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed drink stored on prep table
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 jacket stored on shelf above prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on back prep table
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on shelf above prep table
02D-01-5
52
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop stored in standing water.
10-05-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching drinks with gloves on and returning to cooks line with same gloves on. Corrected action taken inspector discussed with management proper hand washing and glove changing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Corrected action taken , manager had employee date tags . **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
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. Containers of milk opened over 24 hrs not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink at back kitchen prep used as dump sink, evidence of ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in dish wash area, corrected, manager replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep, corrected , manager discarded drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in dry storage area not labeled, corrected, manager labeled containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Mar 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense paper towels at employee hand wash sink at upstairs.
31B-06-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Union New American last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Union New American on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Union New American?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Union New American.
How does Union New American compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Union New American most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Union New American's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Union New American have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Union New American 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 Union New American inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Union New American is inspected around three times per year on average.
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