Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa
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2302 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa has accumulated 69 violations across 16 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, the violation pattern is dominated by recurring high-priority employee health and food contact surface issues: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 9 inspections, and food contact surface violations in multiple recent inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended on April 26, 2024. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 documented 12 violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, indicating the facility was required to correct prior violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa last inspected?
- Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa had?
- Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa find?
- Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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