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TAMPA BURGER COMPANY

Health inspection records show TAMPA BURGER COMPANY in TAMPA has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

500 S HOWARD AVE STE A

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13502818

  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894081

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. Manager discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service soda machine. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go boxes stored on floor. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade tested 200ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasoning not labeled. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ice cream 51 F in milkshake machine. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream 51 F, Beef 45 F-retemp 45 F, chicken 44F-retemp 37 F in reach in cooler next to grill. Onions 46 F- retemp 43 F, cut tomatoes 47 F- retemp 47 F, cheese 47 F- retemp 46 F in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on ice and in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10760901

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853403

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Owner discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Owner refilled bucket retested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No water at hand washing sink in back kitchen area. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8771983

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop sink preventing proper air drying.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no back flow protection device. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443378

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn on cooks line. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer in back kitchen area.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator updated education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain underneath 3 compartment sink has slow draining water.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Gave operator body fluids clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371640

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop cooks line have buildup of dust.
  • 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 cell phone stored on food preparation table on cooks line. Employee removed phone and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler have buildup of old food debris.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados still have stickers stuck on them.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up item off of floor changed gloves without washing hands. Had a discussion with employee about proper hand washing techniques employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken cold holding 48F. Raw ground beef cold holding 48F. Hot dog 56F. Bacon jam 49F. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.