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SAIL/BIG RAYS

333 S FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-274-8511

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats349
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918403
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding: cook ham 48F raw fish 44F Cuban sandwich 45F ambient air temp 48F. Door was open due to high volume lunch rush. Operator called repair company to work on cooler. Reach in cooler seafood cooler raw shrimp 48F liquid eggs 48F raw grouper 47F employee moved food to walk in freezer 2nd temp.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200-400pm added water retested to 400ppm
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200ppm-400ppm retested to 400ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside bar white part of inside of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above ready to eat foods walk in cooler seafood cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher was not turned on manager states the dishwasher is not used they wash in the three compartment sink.
Basic/14-11-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside kitchen by ware washing area
Basic/22-16-4
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face than put gloves on no hand washing discussed with manager
High priority/12A-10-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on prep line employee removed boxes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine was not functioning unable to start up. machine was not operating at time of inspection three compartment sink was set up with quaternary sanitizer
Basic/16-55-4
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of harts of palm.
High priority/01B-01-4
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. Email operator employee reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Basic/24-08-4/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.