MARTIN'S BBQ
West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33634
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in bulk flour. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint in back kitchen.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork and chicken in walk-in cooler with no date mark.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (119F - Hot Holding); pork (110F - Hot Holding) in warmer on cook line. Employee reheated on oven top. Rica was reheated to 170 F at 2:25pm. Pork was reheated at 181F at 2:15pm. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with a purple sanitizer not labeled at Chemical shelf. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slime inside ice machine adjacent to walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall under 3-compartment sink. 2 dead roaches on wall under prep table on cookline. 1 dead roach on Valpro reachin cooler.adjacent to mop sink.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on prep table on cookline. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live roaches on wall behind Radiance stove top on cookline.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing on floor under warmer adjacent to back door. 1 egg casing on floor under hand sink on service line. Roach excrement observed on outlet adjacent to prep table on cookline.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chitlens (130 - Hot Holding) on steam table on cookline. Employee placed on oven to reheat. Product was temped at 170F. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and yuca with no time mark in walkin cooler.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled at mop sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator discarded plastic container with no handle. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees working in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw chicken wings stored over cooked macaroni in walk-in cooler.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Toni Makari, expired on 11/20/2023.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nuzzles soiled with slimy mold like substance at self service soda machine at dining area. Repeat Violation
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Handwash sink at front service counter.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni salad, pulled pork and cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees handled soiled containers then put on gloves to handled food without washing hands at front service line.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024. Operator renewed online at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Re temp cooked pork 47 F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: cooked rib 131 F, white rice 112 F, cooked beef 119 F. Cook line: cooked whole chicken 122-128 F. Operator reheating all items on stove top and in oven, re temp: cooked rib 167 F, white rice 151 F, cooked beef 168 F, cooked chicken 145-152F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nuzzles soiled with slimy substance at dining area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to Mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water has been shut off at hand wash sink at front service line. Operator turn on hot water, temped 85+ F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: No proof of training. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in standing water at 78 F on front service counter.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of macaroni salad (46F - Cold Holding) stored in ice well at front service counter. Ice level is low and it's not contacting the food container, operator added ice to fill line of the container. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of chicken soup 101 F stored in hot box in kitchen. Operator informed employee to reheat.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container stored in handwash sink at three compartment sink area. Removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. Provided. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at three compartment sink area. Provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in handwash sink at front service area. Operator turned on hot water and temped 100+F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep tables at kitchen. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket soiled with slimy substance. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw pork rib, then placed on gloves to cut cooked chicken with no handwash. Discussed with operator. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front ice well: Cold holding: macaroni salad 61 F, coleslaw 62 F. Operator added ice cubes. Reach-in cooler at kitchen: Cold holding: sauce with garlic and oil 56 F, macaroni salad 54 F, raw chicken 56 F, raw chicken wing 56 F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer. Walk-in cooler: Cold holding: cooked sweet potato 52 F, shredded cabbage 51 F, raw whole chicken 47 F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided by email. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at kitchen blocked by chair and buckets, multiple items stored in handwash sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at kitchen. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sweet potatoes in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).