TAMPA BURGER COMPANY
500 S HOWARD AVE STE A, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-955-9439
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen by triple sink. Operator refilled during inspection.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ice cream 51 F in milkshake machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream 51 F, Beef 45 F-retemp 45 F, chicken 44F-retemp 37 F in reach in cooler next to grill. Onions 46 F- retemp 43 F, cut tomatoes 47 F- retemp 47 F, cheese 47 F- retemp 46 F in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on ice and in walk in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. Manager discarded at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service soda machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go boxes stored on floor.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade tested 200ppm quaternary ammonium.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasoning not labeled.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No water at hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Owner discarded drinks.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Owner refilled bucket retested at 200ppm.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no back flow protection device.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop sink preventing proper air drying.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave operator body fluids clean up sign.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn on cooks line. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer in back kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator updated education packet containing choking poster.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain underneath 3 compartment sink has slow draining water.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up item off of floor changed gloves without washing hands. Had a discussion with employee about proper hand washing techniques employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken cold holding 48F. Raw ground beef cold holding 48F. Hot dog 56F. Bacon jam 49F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop cooks line have buildup of dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food preparation table on cooks line. Employee removed phone and properly stored it.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler have buildup of old food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados still have stickers stuck on them.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature.
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.