MARTHA'S PLACE
5202 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813.239.1819
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020015526 | Mar 19, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pancake mix. Owner moved mix to different shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Owner switched order.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer food borne illness questions.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple prep tables in kitchen have lots of crumbs and debris.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front area used for storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front area no paper towels.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. At time of inspection no sanitizer was present. Owner went to store and bought proper bleach.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front area no soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes in walk in cooler not date marked. Owner says they were cooked 2 days ago.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 2024.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by warewashing area has lots of paint chipping off.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood soiled with greasy buildup.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two microwaves in kitchen both soiled on interior.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in front area no sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of waffle maker caked with old batter.
Stored food not covered. Food in walk in cooler. raw chicken, raw fish, cooked beans, cooked potatoes etc. not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in kitchen by fryer.
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge and towel in Handwash sink in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Stored food not covered. Raw fish and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over potatoes at time of inspection. Operator moved eggs during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stored at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen by dry storage at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind cooks line at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored in server area not protected at time of inspection. Operator placed back in box.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near dry storage room
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near 3 compartment sink
Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner/Manager paid fees during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near dry storage room
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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near 3 compartment sink
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked diced potatoes sitting on cooksline at room temperature 62 F. Inspector sugggested using time as a public health control form
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen area
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked foods in walk-in-cooler not properly date marked
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed proper 3 compartment sink set up.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. Large pot of cooked potatoes on floor in such
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting in kitchen near walk-in-cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator cutting onions with bare hands. Onions were for several food service. Discussed employee health policy, and Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses with operators.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Dirty mop water in yellow bucket by back door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Stored food not covered. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in-freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near 3 compartment sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.