MADISON 2.0
1704 N HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33607 · 8669973223
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2024
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4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A pan of cooked grit (78F - Hot Holding) stored in hot box more than 4 hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks in kitchen and at bar. Operator replaced paper towels.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. No ware washing at time of inspection. Sandwich prep ooler door gaskets torn at cook line.
May 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bread in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Eric Green, Chef and kitchen manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks in kitchen and at bar. Operator replaced paper towels.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on reach-in cooler. Operator discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. No ware washing at time of inspection. Sandwich prep ooler door gaskets torn at cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine at kitchen entrance.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor under handwash sink in kitchen.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jan 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nov 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw chicken 45 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in freezer. Re temped 39F.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tags.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked multiple large cleaning tools between dish machine and mop sink. Employee removed items to clear handwash sink.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At bar.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a physical sign and operator posted at time of inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a physical sign and operator posted at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks with no lids stored on prep tables in kitchen. Operator discarded drinks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A pan of cooked grit (78F - Hot Holding) stored in hot box more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A large pan of cooked grit (78F - Hot Holding) stored in an unplugged electrical hot box at kitchen. Operator states that it was forgotten from last night, and discarded item at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nuzzles soiled with old food debris at bar. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Aprons, buckets and other items stored in both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator removed all items from handwash sinks.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator offers clean wiping cloths for hand drying at time of inspection.
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. Only 2 of 12 employees has proof of training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At bar.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No warewashing at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine with chlorine tested 0ppm. No warewashing at time of inspection. Discussed with operator to set up three-compartments sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple buckets of water with food items thawing stored on floor in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken wings, lamb and various food items thawing in standing water.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixers in drink ice at bar
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink ice with product stored in it
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+pm quart refilled container to
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Posted consumer advisory. Chef hung consumer advisory.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket- inverted
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Equipment in poor repair. Three door reach in cooler gasket separating, cutting board with cut marks and no longer easily cleanable
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in reach in freezer- removed
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.