3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
3503 E Hillsborough Ave Ste a, Tampa, FL 336103 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa has been emergency-closed once, on October 31, 2023, for roach and fly activity. Across 21 inspections spanning the available record, the facility has accumulated 204 violations, averaging 9.7 per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 6 inspections, hand washing violations in at least 5 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in at least 4 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 4 inspections. Food condition violations also recurred across multiple inspections. The facility received one formal disciplinary action resulting in $250 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 documented 27 violations and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, with the single high-priority violation involving employee health policy.
Most recent closure: October 31, 2023 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $250.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023069278 | $250.00 | Oct 31, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections41 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa last shut down?
- 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa was last shut down on October 31, 2023 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa had?
- 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa find?
- 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $250.00 in fines.
- How much has 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa been fined?
- 3 Guys Caribbean Restaurant in Tampa has been fined a total of $250.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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