Ybor City Food Mart
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Ybor City Food Mart has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked macaroni and multiple items in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bulk box of foam hinged lid containers on handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked macaroni, cooked chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor of walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen under shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Box of sea salt opened under shelf in kitchen. Cooked chicken and greens not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls of kitchen.
36-27-5
52
Mar 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket in handwash sink at front counter. Clear containers in handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black stand up Reach in freezer.
22-16-4
74
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. When 3 compartment sink is in use all 3 bays drain on to floor in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: When 3 compartment sink is in use all 3 bays drain on to floor in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
16-22-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings and multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink is draining into bucket in kitchen. 3 compartment sink is draining on to floor in kitchen in all 3 bays. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: 3 compartment sink is draining on to floor in kitchen in all 3 bays. **Admin Complaint**
29-08-4
52
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Chicken in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Handle in beans in walk in cooler .
10-04-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink in kitchen and three compartment sink.
29-11-4
58
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers over three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
82
Dec 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid under three compartment sink not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage not inverted. Operator rearranged at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk frozen drink mixes on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ybor City Food Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ybor City Food Mart on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ybor City Food Mart?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ybor City Food Mart.
How does Ybor City Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ybor City Food Mart most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ybor City Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ybor City Food Mart have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ybor City Food Mart means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ybor City Food Mart inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ybor City Food Mart is inspected around two times per year on average.
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