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TRIP'S DINER

Food safety records indicate TRIP'S DINER in TAMPA has 6 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

6416 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488631

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on 1/3 pans located above 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed wet nesting on 1/4 pans above 2 compartment sinks. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Greha Muyer expired 11-30-2024 Brittany Sumpter expired 11-30-2024 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894806

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container across from dry goods. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 14 filets of grouper still in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site 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. Employee phone sitting on top of salt in back of house near dry storage. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on 1/3 pans located above 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear 1/4 pans above 2 compartment sink, manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between cracks of reach in coolers used for cutting sandwiches. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop inside of flour across from dry storage, scoop inside of unlabeled container across from walk in coolers. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by 2 compartment sink near dry goods. Operator added sign Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Waters bottle stored in reach in cooler across from waffle station. Cup with lid stored in cooler with desserts. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons stored upright behind front counter Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters before front counter not inverted or protected. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm, manager remade solution test at 400ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container across from walk in coolers no label. Warning
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pancake mix in cooler across from flat top grill used by date was 7/24. Pancake mix in middle reach in cooler in back of house before storage goods, used by date was 7/24. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Libby's sausage gravy, 2 cans of lucky leaf strawberry fruit filling dented cans on shelf near dry storage. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 12 grouper filets not removed from ROP packing before thawing process. Operator removed from use Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 126F that was a very slow drip, manager turned system completely on, utensils were not sitting in running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly on booth divider. 1 live fly on window. Manager begin eliminating flies. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw krab cakes food stored over ready-to-eat food grilled mushrooms. Operator moved below Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Pancake mix in cooler across from flat top grill used by date was 7/24. Pancake mix in middle reach in cooler in back of house before storage goods, used by date was 7/24. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gouda shredded (60F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes cut at 10, 1st temp at 12:08 (53F - cooling); diced sausage (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding); water chestnuts (45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs prepped at 10, 1st temp at 12:30 (52F - Cooling); boiled eggs 2nd temp 1:46p (46F - Cooling); water chestnuts 2nd temp at 1:46p (52F - Cold Holding); Gouda 2nd temp 1:48 (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham 2nd temp 54 (54F - Cold Holding). Operator put TCS items on ice. **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. Operator removed splitter. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for home fries. Operator added home fries to current written plan Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Greha Muyer expired 11-30-2024 Brittany Sumpter expired 11-30-2024 Warning

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847563

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 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 employees personal jackets and purse on top of soda boxes near walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath dish machine Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids of plastic food containers
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area prep area hand sink Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on front kitchen area hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back kitchen area prep area hand sink blocked by large baskets. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on front kitchen area hand sink Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788422

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Handwashing sink in front kitchen area water leaking on floor from broken small pipes. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks-line -line underneath cooking equipment
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large white container of seasoning in back kitchen area lid broken and cracked
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen are
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink front kitchen area leaking
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container of seasoning in back kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cooked pasta 4 lbs in Reach-In-Cooler back kitchen area dated 7-23-2024. See Stop Sale
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta 4 lbs in Reach-In-Cooler back kitchen area dated 7-23-2024. See Stop Sale
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Chemical test kit provided expired when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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. Reach-In-Cooler Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482662

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Al Dente Pasta Sauce 2 number 10 cans in dry storage area.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers in back kitchen area
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooling meatloaf near hand sink in back kitchen area with no splash guard. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in front kitchen area hot water faucet not working
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Back kitchen area Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Al Dente Pasta Sauce 2 number 10 cans in dry storage area.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 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. Macaroni and cheese in walk-in-cooler
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front kitchen area

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387063

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse in dry storage on shelf with food. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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. Corrected On-Site