Ava Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
718 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606Ava Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 243 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations. Food contact surface violations are the most frequently cited issue, appearing in 24 inspections. Recent inspections from 2024 onward show persistent non-compliance, with each visit documenting between 5 and 9 violations despite repeated callbacks and corrective actions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ava Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
9.3
violations / inspection
9.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.73
violations / inspection
5.73 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Ava Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Ava Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ava Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Ava Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ava Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ava Restaurant in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Ava Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Ava Restaurant in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ava Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Ava Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on November 18, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ava Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Ava Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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