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ECHO DOWNTOWN

912 N FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 727.709.4604

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats175
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3917821
Grade history
MAY 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Lamb Chops inside reach in cooler. Cook beef reach in black fridge reach in cooler. Collard green soup moldy black fridge reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-07-4
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Lamb Chops inside reach in cooler. Cook beef reach in black fridge reach in cooler. Collard green soup moldy black fridge reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw lamb chops 56F sitting in three compartment sink.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment inside the handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Show the remaining 10 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water opened on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout MFDV.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo container on floor in MFDV.
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. Sliced cheese in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw Shrimp thawing in 3 compartment sink without running water.
Basic/06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Raw lamb chops thawing in 3 compartment sink.
Basic/06-08-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls of MFDV.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.