THEE BURGER SPOT
3917 N TAMPA ST, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-993-3926
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger meat, stored over ready to eat cheese sauce next to front counter hand washing sink. Manager relocated raw meat an approved location at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked burger patty 134F at 12:16 PM placed on speed cart next to griddle at 12:13 PM- manager reheated to 197°F at 12:21 PM.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple personal drinks stored inside multiple reach in freezer.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled walls surrounding front line cook.
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries 122 F on cart near fryers, discussed time as a public health control.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up bottle of water at hand wash sink.
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. Manager provided food handler certification for 1 employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Exterior of crock pot.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors are soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fish cold holding at 95F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish cold holding at 95F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Ground beef held on time as a public health control has no time markings. Owner added proper time markings to beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Crockpot is covered in old food debris on cooks line.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer on front line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand washing sink on front line. Provided operator with handwashing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filers of have buildup of grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Owner discarded drink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by crock pot station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside mop bucket.
Feb 3, 2025□ 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 57 F, discussed time as a public health control.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag over ice cream freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bees stored over cut onions in reach-in-cooler front kitchen area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in-freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Interior freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Front kitchen area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment and floors
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bread container on wheels blocking front kitchen hand sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment and floors
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.