PROTEINHOUSE
207 N MERIDIAN AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 813.943.8933
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen on cooks line not landing on food. Employees sanitized the cutting boards were flies landed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found 2 live not landing on food in front of the house and 2 live by ware washing area.
Service animals in the food establishment or on service animal on premises. Observed a service dog in the back right corner of the kitchen behind a personal item shelf and boxes were blocking off the area. The area has a computer for office time but is not blocked off by a door. The dry good pantry and ware washing area is close by. Employee removed dog from kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sink and surface was not strong enough on prep service line employee remade it to proper ddbsa
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board.
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 4 times at 0 ppm discussed with manager to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen on cooks line not landing on food. Employees sanitized the cutting boards were flies landed
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk 1-13-26 manager labeled milk
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee washed hands afterwards
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees food managers certification is not the actual food manager completion certification. Marjorie Reyes
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grapes over ready to eat greens walk in cooler unwashed strawberries over ready to eat portion fruit cups employee removed fruit cups from Improper storage
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler and food preparation table on front line across from flat top grill. Owner removed knifes and placed at dishwasher.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line. Owner removed cloth and placed boards at dishwasher.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on front line. Owner removed drink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water. Owner placed beef under running water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Beef thawing in hot water. Owner removed beef and placed under cold running water.
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in service area / seating area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by protein powders,; milk (44F - Cold Holding); yogurt (45F - Cold Holding); cut melon (44F - Cold Holding) operator turned temperature down on reach in cooler, operator will monitor temperature of unit and call for repairs if needed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bins on dry goods blocking
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler operator had employee move
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.