Uptown Tampa’S Diner
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
90
Score
Uptown Tampa’S Diner has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Uptown Tampa’S Diner was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Uptown Tampa’S Diner on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 1 employee training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Still observed 1 train **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg than dropped on floor got a different egg cracked it than cut a sandwich no gloves changed or hand washing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Not observed **Time Extended**
12A-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on cabinet door by pastry area. 1 live on floor by serving area pastry area. 1 live roach on floor underneath the ice chest freezer back kitchen. employee killed 2 roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: 1 live roach under neath can goods shelf. 2 live underneath reach in cooler. By kitchen entrance. 2 live roaches behind soda boxes shelf by kitchen entrance 1 live roach under neath glass reach in Cooler. 3 live roaches at mop sink area.6 live roaches on wall behind cooks line. 2 live roaches behind cooks line equipment **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell egg than dropped on floor got a different egg cracked it than cut a sandwich no gloves changed or hand washing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Not observed. **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared at different kitchen and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chili cook gravy. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Still missing **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead inside pan of water underneath sink pastry area . 8 dead roaches behind cabinet underneath hand washing sink 1 dead roach by ice machine employee removed dead roaches and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: 10 dead underneath reach in cooler kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water on cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Not observed **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
52
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg than dropped on floor got a different egg cracked it than cut a sandwich no gloves changed or hand washing. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher using soap water only to wash dishes. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Peppers in plastic Togo bag reach in cooler back kitchen **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on cabinet door by pastry area. 1 live on floor by serving area pastry area. 1 live roach on floor underneath the ice chest freezer back kitchen. employee killed 2 roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell egg than dropped on floor got a different egg cracked it than cut a sandwich no gloves changed or hand washing. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon in packaging in reach in cooler not removed from packaging. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70F on counter employee moved to reach in freezer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Front cooks line **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Daishhy E. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared at different kitchen and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chili cook gravy. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead inside pan of water underneath sink pastry area . 8 dead roaches behind cabinet underneath hand washing sink 1 dead roach by ice machine employee removed dead roaches and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water on cutting board **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler by kicking entrance unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat chili gravy **Warning**
08B-17-4
20
Nov 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with soap and water only observed food contact surfaces sanitizer on floor under the sink. Discussed with employee to re sanitize the dishes
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cucumber stored in plastic take out bag reach in cooler by kitchen entrance
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over produce reach in cooler by kitchen entrance door employee removed to proper storage
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans mash potatoes noodles gravy reach in cooler by three compartment sink
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.hand washing sink on cooks line
31B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor employee removed from floor
08B-38-4
50
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 16 live flies around Soda dispenser and underneath cabinet.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44F at front line station.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Cashier server came out of bathroom and cashed out customer than grabbed customer Togo bag to hand to customer.
12A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce and gravy in white buckets not dated reach in cooler by kitchen entrance
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jade
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lids stored inside hand sink back storage area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Egg Benedict not identified with an asterisk. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back storage handwashing sink
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil cases on floor employee began putting a block underneath the oil case
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in three compartment sink
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board.
40-06-5
23
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu on advertised with a consumer advisory or identification - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Not observed still **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
13-03-4
78
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 84F
10-05-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needs to be moved to end of splitter that has long hose sitting in mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By cooks line
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
64
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Moved to other end **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of calcium substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
78
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Emailed to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop of cheese inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any prepared food on site.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by can opener.
31B-02-4
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co/helium tanks not secured by ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent overtop reach in cooler on cooks line has buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in back kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 98F in a pot in front of grill.
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system has buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops sitting inside mop sink.
42-01-4
37
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers used to scoop food on cook line. Plastic cup used to scoop rice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Still observed same containers used as scoops. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles under prep table and handwash sink across from ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Oil observed on floor under handwash sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters left out on top of machine. Observed debris on top coffee filter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
78
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee adjusted hat and the put on gloves to finish customer order. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly inside kitchen on cook line. 10 flies inside reach in cooler on bag of onions. Cooler is used for storage of onions. 1 live fly landing on clean dishes above three compartment sink. 1 live fly on camera above three compartment sink. 1 live fly on reach in cooler door by kitchen entrance. 1 live fly on walk above ice machine. 2 live flies above dry storage shelf by back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked quinoa in reach in cooler on cook line. Items re arranged to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live flies observed landing on onions. Employee voluntarily discarded onions. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters left out on top of machine. Observed debris on top coffee filter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 5 dead flies in cup of liquid of reach in cooler used for storage of onions. 10 dead flies observed on sticky tape by back door. Employee threw away small container. Sticky tape still remains. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers used to scoop food on cook line. Plastic cup used to scoop rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of eggplant over intact cans. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front area by register. Employee starting cleaning up water at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles under prep table and handwash sink across from ice machine. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uptown Tampa’S Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uptown Tampa’S Diner on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uptown Tampa’S Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Uptown Tampa’S Diner.
How does Uptown Tampa’S Diner compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Uptown Tampa’S Diner most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Uptown Tampa’S Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uptown Tampa’S Diner have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uptown Tampa’S Diner 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 Uptown Tampa’S Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uptown Tampa’S Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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