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RENZOS

122 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-870-3606

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918138
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
JUN 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Dishwasher in bar area tested 0ppm of chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over potatoes. Manager removed and properly stored eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used to check dishwasher in bar area.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dirty dish stored inside it on front line. Chef removed dish and placed at dishwasher.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on front line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside fish fry batter. Chef removed bowl and places at dishwasher.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside reach in cooler on front line.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Gallons of grease stored on floor in back kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon thawing at room temperature. Chef placed under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to mop sink has dust buildup.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Condensation dripping from vent inside walk in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by ice machine in back kitchen area.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink with no Back-flow protection device.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer's on cooks line have buildup of ice.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking water inside freezer from air conditioning unit.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended

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.