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SCORES TAMPA

2310 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33607

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats105
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3902878
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Container of strawberries with mold growth.
High priority/01B-07-4
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $550

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021018176Feb 16, 2021May 17, 2021$300
3--2021000570Dec 16, 2020Mar 23, 2021$250

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles at bar area and hostess stand.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. A ceiling tile missing at dining area in front of DJ stand.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of bottled water stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2026 · Time Extended
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes on wall behind ice machine.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anthony Mizzi, expired on 02/27/2026.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple bottles of liquor stored in handwash sink at bar. Operator removed from handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/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. Manager unable to locate the proof of training at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles at bar area and hostess stand.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. A ceiling tile missing at dining area in front of DJ stand.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of bottled water stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes on wall behind ice machine.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nov 7, 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
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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. A few bags of salmons, tuna and grouper fillets thawing in walk-in cooler. All solid and operator removed from bags at time of inspection.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven and 2 microwaves in kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP fish thawed without removed from packages.
High priority/01B-13-4/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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator contacted service technician at time of inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Observed 3 packs of grouper, 3 packs of tuna and 4 packs of salmon thawed without removed from packages in walk-in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of fry oils stored on floor at kitchen.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink stored on shelf in walk-in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with clear sanitizer not labeled on chemical shelf in dish area Employee labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup stored in bulk salt Employee removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to microwave Employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 6 containers of oil stored on floor on cook line
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris inside reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket Employee hung mop
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled Employee labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing at 3-compartment sink with hose connected
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on cookline Observed employee replace
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer stored on prep table on cookline next to microwave Observed employee label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a bag of clean linens stored on floor in hallway to ice machine Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on Cookline Corrected observed employee discard
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 6 containers of oil stored on floor on cookline next to 2-door freezer
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest freezer on cookline
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table adjacent p oven Corrected observed employee label
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Container of strawberries with mold growth.
High priority/01B-07-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs stored over foods in walk in cooler, corrected, manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket and garbage can blocking employee hand wash sink, corrected manager removed items during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bulk oils stored on floor at end of cooks line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in kitchen area not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.