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MEETING HOUSE

901 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-785-9002

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3915996
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled unlabeled bottle of sanitizer. Operator had employee labeled during
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspectionnn
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles at time stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator labeled spray bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance in ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes and salad dressing stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bagged cheese sauce being thawed in food container in prep sink in sitting water. Operator turned water on during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection n
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler with drinks, food for customers. Operator disposed of food during inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and speaker stored on small shelf over food on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator had employee move items during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on large plastic food containers stored on shelves in back storage room at time of inspection.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with paper, plastic and fire extinguisher behind large reach in coolers in store room at time of inspection.
Basic/36-73-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed ice tea machine filter stored on counter in dining room. Operator stored filters in container during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt container not labeled at time of inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg in sliced tomatoes pan on cooks line. Operator disposed of tomatoes at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at time of inspectiin
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in servers isle. Operator labeled bottle during inspection
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed togo plastic cup used as ice scoop in ice machine bin. Operator disposed of cup during inspection
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in freezer. Operator put food on shelf at time of inspection
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed rust pitting inside ice machine at time of inspection.
Basic/14-34-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of togo cups stored on floor in dry storage. Operator moved case to shelf during inspection
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on food containers in prep room
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved box at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice inside small ice machine at front counter
Basic/10-01-5
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed ice machine in back room.
Basic/14-34-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean cutting boards in prep room. Operator moved to dish room to be cleaned.
Basic/16-48-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of grapes stored over pre cooked chicken tenders in walk in. Operator moved grapes during inspection
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in employee bathroom in kitchen. Operator filled dispenser during inspection
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle in dish room during inspection. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed fryer scoop stored between fryer and wall. Operator removed to dish room to be cleaned during inspection
Basic/24-14-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen during inspection
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans in prep room
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease/food debris on sides of cooks line equipment during inspection. -walk-in cooler shelves are soiled with food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected during inspection. Operator placed in container.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.