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STOVALL HOUSE

4621 BAYSHORE BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-304-0800

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats126
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918631
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 49f and liquid eggs at 48f during inspection
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils in hand wash sink by broiler. Operator had employee remove during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed wood cutting boards on line are grooved and corners damaged at time of inspection.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on shelf next to clean bowls on expo. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/24-08-4
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to salad station at time of inspection. Operator had employee refill during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf with clean silverware and togo containers at time of inspection. Operator moved drink
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on large plastic food container stored on shelf. Operator had employee wash during inspection.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart stored on/in front of hand wash sink in prep room. Operator moved cart during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink on cooks line. Operator had employee replace towels during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator had employee move phone during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on large plastic food containers stored on wire shelves. Operator moved containers to dish room to have rewashed during inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed this inspection: - Cutting boards stained at time of inspection - Can opener soiled at time of inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed empty paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink on cooks line. Operator had employee refill dispenser during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee energy drink stored in reach in cooler. Operator had employee remove drink during inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Observed employee touch face then handle banana leaves used as a garnish on plates
High priority/12A-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed speed rack cart in front of hand wash sink in bakery area. Operator moved during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers on shelves in kitchen. Operator moved containers to dish room to have them cleaned during inspection.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados with stickers still attached on cooks line. Some avocados had been already cut. Operator removed avocados to have them washed during inspection
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on cooks line during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine in beverage pantry
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2024 · Mold like substance in bin at time of inspection Time Extended
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed fish improperly reduced oxygen packaging. Operator weigh and disposed of fish during inspection.
High priority/03G-04-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs stored over ready to eat food in dessert station reach in. Operator moved eggs below during inspection
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed fish improperly reduced oxygen packaging. Operator weigh and disposed of fish during inspection.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 49f and liquid eggs at 48f during inspection
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic herb butter 92F, caramelized onion 85F discussed using time as a public health control
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on cooks line during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towel dispenser empty at salad station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Fish undergoing reduced oxygen packaging. If using 10K bags may also require a variance.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine in beverage pantry
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small single use container in rice. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee bathroom
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks next to clean dishes on server isle. Operator moved drink during inspection
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on hotel pans stored on clean shelves.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash signs missing from hand wash sinks at bar and server isle in dining room. Operator made signs and placed them during inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed boxed assorted berries in reach in cooler over ready to eat foods. Operator placed berries underneath during inspection
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at server isle.
Basic/21-08-4/Warning

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.