TORCH GRILL & CHILL
5008 E SLIGH AVE, Tampa FL 33617 · 813-985-1122
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/26. Observed establishment still open and operating with expired license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026033205 | Mar 2, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $520 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/26. Observed establishment still open and operating with expired license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top unit in the kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Golam Masum stated that they haven't completed any training and has been open since November of 2025.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has gone through an ownership change and remodeled the front of the restaurant and added drink and ice machines and has moved coolers that were previously in front of the counter to behind the counter and has moved the reach in coolers and freezer in the kitchen. Provided plan review guide form to operator.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit in kitchen.
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/26. Observed establishment still open and operating with expired license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top unit in the kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Golam Masum stated that they haven't completed any training and has been open since November of 2025.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has gone through an ownership change and remodeled the front of the restaurant and added drink and ice machines and has moved coolers that were previously in front of the counter to behind the counter and has moved the reach in coolers and freezer in the kitchen. Provided plan review guide form to operator.
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. Operator Golam Masum stated that they haven't completed any training and has been open since November of 2025.
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator was able to provide both.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed three spray bottles that the operator stated contained cleaning solutions with no labels. Discussed labeling them and its importance. Observed three spray bottles that the operator stated contained cleaning solutions with no labels. Discussed labeling them and its importance.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty mop sink. Observed dishes that the operator stated were clean being stored in the mop sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit in kitchen.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw chicken over a box of unwashed tomatoes. Employee corrected storage.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves on the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front service area.
Jan 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard being used to line the floor by the fryers and by the dish washing area.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining being used to line the shelf on the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks being stored on the shelf near the cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs being stored on the door to the fryers.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth being used to wipe the prep tables in the kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour with no labeling under the prep table.
Nov 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Manager wasn't able to provide proof of any training for employees.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard being used to line the floor by the fryers and by the dish washing area.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining being used to line the shelf on the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks being stored on the shelf near the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs being stored on the door to the fryers.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth being used to wipe the prep tables in the kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour with no labeling under the prep table.
May 20, 2024Inspection 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on make table. Employee removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line stained
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bahram Amini Sarabi Establishment has no certified food manager on site.
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.