TAMPENO FISH AND MEAT MARKET
3413 W TAMPA BAY BLVD, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-527-0055
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2024
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The establishment is open and operating, customers eating at dining room at time of inspection. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Apr 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The establishment is open and operating, customers eating at dining room at time of inspection. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line.
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. The establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging cooked meat, raw fish and raw meat for storage onsite.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 containers of diced potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press grill interior soiled with grease. Cutting board on reach-in cooler stained at cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Accumulation of coffee debris in handwash sink at front service bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish machine in kitchen. Operator provided.
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. 1 employee working at cook line has no proof of training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not setup at time of inspection, ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. Detergent mistakenly used for sanitizer, operator called to order sanitizer from the dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of potatoes stored on floor under storage shelf in walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of raw pork stored over garlic aioli in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large water bottle stored in handwash sink at front counter. Employee removed. Utility cart stored in front of handwash sink at cook line. Employee moved carts away from handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs hanging on oven handle at cook line. Operator removed.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.