TAMPA LUNCH COMPANY
2201 N HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-546-0498
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
APR 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead fly on kitchen floor between Atosa reach in cooler and dry storage rack. 1 dead roach on on kitchen floor between Atosa reach in cooler and dry storage rack. 10 dead flies on kitchen floor beneath bug zapper, behind large mixer. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas with dead insects during time of inspection.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottled water stored on prep table. Operator removed drink at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine, heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. No ware washing at time of inspection, three-compartments sink set up properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops at mop sink. Operator moved wet mop up at time of inspection.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A case of raw bacon (46-50F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler. Operator moved to walk-in freezer for rapid chilling, re temped raw bacon 34-40F.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. A few containers with old labels stored on clean equipment shelves at dish room. Employee moved to clean at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee's opened bottled drinks stored in reach-in cooler next to bottled drinks for customers. Employee placed personal drinks in container and stored on bottle shelf.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting unwashed strawberries. Discussed with operator, operator educated employee, employee discarded the cut strawberries and washed the whole strawberries at time of inspection.
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed condensation dripping from fans into an uncovered container of miso paste in the reach-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed time/temperature control for safety food temped 46-49 F stored in reach-in cooler at kitchen over night more than 4 hours, ambient thermometer showed 50F, no temperatures check performed by operator and employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at main kitchen area - Cold Holding: tofu 48 F, smoked bacon 48 F, aunjus prep 49 F, chicken base 47 F, butter 46F, Greek yogurt 46F. Food from walk-in cooler 2 hours ago: cooked chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); ham (51 F - Cold Holding). Operator moved ham and cooked chicken to walk-in cooler, 2nd temp ham 45F cooked chicken 43F. Discussed with operator that do not use the reach-in cooler for time/temperature control for safety food until repaired or replaced, all food temperatures should be stored at 41 F or below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: multiple of cheese pizzas (120F - Hot Holding). Operator moved pizzas to oven to reheat, re temp 166-169 F.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Unable to turn on digital probe thermometers.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed condensation dripping from fans into an uncovered container of miso paste in the reach-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. A container of miso paste with no lid stored in reach-in cooler.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can by handwash sink.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. A pan of diced cooked chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler. Employee discarded chicken at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brenda and Kelly.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gasket torn. Dish machine with chlorine tested 0ppm. No warewashing in dish machine at time of inspection. Employee manually washed, rinsed and sanitized food contact surfaces in three-compartments sink.
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. A container of raw shell eggs stored over unwashed whole onion and tomatoes. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large container of diced cooked chicken (70F - Cold Holding) stored on speedy rack by oven. Operator moved to walk-in freezer. Re temped: 42 F at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dozens cups of tomato soup (129F - Hot Holding) stored in hot box in kitchen. Operator moved soups to reheat in oven. Re temped: tomato soup 169F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium tested 500+ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 200ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sanitizing bucket not tested after set up manually.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped and filled water in handwash sink at prep area. Discussed with operator about handwash sink is for hand wash only.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones stored on prep table and storage shelf over single service items in kitchen. Employees removed cellphones.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco meat scoop stored in standing water temped 74 F. Employee moved scoop to clean at time of inspection.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting strawberries from original box with no pre wash label. Employee washed strawberries at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on storage shelf at prep area in kitchen. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket stored.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored over clean dishes Corrected observed employee remove
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing at mop sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container lids on dish storage shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walkin freezer on floor and door Corrected observed employee clean ice buildup up
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted on storage shelf Observed employee remove protect plates
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup-up in walk in freezer. Located inside the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wood along floor for Atosa refrigerator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside walk in cooler gasket has mold-like substance
May 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in the dish pit area landing on dirty dishes and wall
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead fly on kitchen floor between Atosa reach in cooler and dry storage rack. 1 dead roach on on kitchen floor between Atosa reach in cooler and dry storage rack. 10 dead flies on kitchen floor beneath bug zapper, behind large mixer. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas with dead insects during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese pizza 129F tempted at 9:59am. Pizza cooked at 8:45am. Operator reheated pizza to 200F at 10:16am..
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking for hotdog and cheese in reach in cooler. Operator added date marking during time of inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At three compartment sink in dish pit. Operator repaired soap dispenser during time of inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating inside kitchen prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on dry storage shelf adjacent to Atosa reach in cooler. Employee removed cell phone from shelf.
Food stored on floor. Prepared lunch stored in 2 large bags on floor beneath prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed bags of food from floor during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup-up in walk in freezer. Located inside the walk in cooler.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over dry food storage rack on wall next to large mixers. Operator removed dry food storage shelf from beneath bug zapper during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in bathroom located in lobby. Emailed hand washing signs to operator at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wood along floor for Atosa refrigerator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside walk in cooler gasket has mold-like substance
Mar 1, 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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed tested at 500pm, operator discarded sanitizer, refilled, and tested at 200ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee creamer stored with sale food in reach in cooler Corrected observed employee place creamer on a plastic container on the bottom shelf that was labeled employee food only
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on storage shelf wet nesting
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wooden door and wall in oven room
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container on storage shelf
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles held over 24 hrs not date marked. Corrected, operator date marked noodle's during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep tables, corrected, employees removed drinks during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed phone during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints, corrected, employees placed hair nets on at time of inspection.
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