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TORCH GRILL & CHILL

TORCH GRILL & CHILL in TAMPA has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

East Sligh Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/2/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13512351

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 7 int, 2 basic

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty mop sink. Observed dishes that the operator stated were clean being stored in the mop sink.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit in kitchen.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/26. Observed establishment still open and operating with expired license.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top unit in the kitchen.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - 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.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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.
  • 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. Operator Golam Masum stated that they haven't completed any training and has been open since November of 2025.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator was able to provide both. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - 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.

9/4/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10916894

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/14/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10731074

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves on the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front service area.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw chicken over a box of unwashed tomatoes. Employee corrected storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

1/27/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10730860

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining being used to line the shelf on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs being stored on the door to the fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**

11/26/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8744532

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 7 basic

  • 36-06-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining being used to line the shelf on the cook line. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs being stored on the door to the fryers. Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - 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. 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. Manager wasn't able to provide proof of any training for employees. Warning

5/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8661794

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

4/25/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8625724

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/25/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8321985

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bahram Amini Sarabi Establishment has no certified food manager on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: No food manager certification on site. Admin Complaint