SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
101 N FRANKLIN ST STE F, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-252-8872
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 13 live in the bar area not landing on food. 3 live flies in the back kitchen wall corner not landing on food.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat rice reach in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored dishes inside the sink employee removed
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.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 47F butter 43F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored in sink employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar employee restocked
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meats thawing in the three compartment sink
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Bar area tested at 0 ppm it was in use discussed with employees to use the three compartment sink to sanitize the dishes.
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Bar area tested at 0 ppm it was in use discussed with employees to use the three compartment sink to sanitize the dishes.
Live, small flying insects found 13 live in the bar area not landing on food. 3 live flies in the back kitchen wall corner not landing on food.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Peppers green in non food grade bag under bottom shelf of reach in Cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat sauces reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
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. No employees
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink employee restocked.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon not cut from the packaging. Employee began to cut from the fish at the packaging.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. The machine was not set up at time of inspection. Tested the machine at 0 ppm
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment in kitchen and bar areas
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment in kitchen and bar areas
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Operator will install shelving in place of drain boards.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator moved reach in cooler to bar area hoist outside of kitchen, and installed a single rack dish machine, they state they will be installing shelving above the machine in place of drain boards
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 drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Operator will install shelving in place of drain boards.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 3 bags of cooked chicken in sink, operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked them during inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen operator replaced
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Kitchen light goes out periodically
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under equipment in bar and kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink
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.