SPANIARD/BUFFALO BAYOU
5303 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 8132891950
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,060
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016034237 | Jun 16, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 | $700 |
| 3--2016035195 | Jun 16, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 | — |
| 3--2015020464 | Apr 16, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | $360 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed key chain and wallet on cooks line at time of inspectionnn
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl in bulk flour at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle on cooks line at time of inspection. Cook labeled liquid butter during inspection.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed opened pickle bucket on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved bucket to shelf during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed can of sparkling water stored with guest food at time of inspection.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank unsecured in server isle in kitchen at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen on cooks line grooved at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor in server isle soiled with broken glass and paper debris - floor in kitchen soiled with food debris/old grease.
Food stored on floor. Observed opened case of food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection. Operator moved case to shelf
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink in dish room. Operator had sign made and hung during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in kitchen soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed ice tea filters stored on top of coffee machine. Operator placed in box at time of inspection
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over carrots and celery on cooks line. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf at time of inspection
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna and salmon commercially packaged fish thawed in bags that states to remove from packaging before thawing
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
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 tuna and salmon thawed in commercial packaging during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooving on cutting boards in the kitchen during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over cooks line during inspection. Operator moved drinks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers on shelves in dish room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around door in walk in freezer during inspection
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop bucket with soiled water in dish room during inspection.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust inside ice bin of ice machine during inspection
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep room soiled with food debris at time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in shelves soiled with food debris during inspection
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment in prep room.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops in mop closet set not to dry. Operator moved mops during inspection
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.