Babushkas in Tampa
Last inspected:
901 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606Babushkas, a 100-seat permanent food service establishment in Tampa, has a significant compliance history marked by emergency closures and recurring violations. The facility has been emergency-closed twice: on April 6, 2022 for rodent activity and on April 11, 2023 for roach activity. Across 20 inspections, Babushkas recorded 163 total violations, averaging 8.15 per inspection—more than 55 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, including employee health reporting violations appearing in multiple 2024 and 2025 inspections, chemical storage and toxic substance control violations cited in consecutive December 2024 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations across four separate inspections between 2024 and 2025. The facility has also received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 documented 21 violations including two high-priority employee health reporting citations, proper cooking temperature violations, and parasite destruction failures, with the inspection completed and no further action required—a disposition that follows a pattern of alternating warnings and corrective inspections across 2024 and 2025.
Most recent closure: April 11, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Babushkas in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Babushkas in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (2)
Babushkas in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023022254 | $800.00 | Apr 11, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022018566 | $400.00 | Apr 6, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Babushkas in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections12 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· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections46 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Babushkas in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Babushkas in Tampa last inspected?
- Babushkas in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Babushkas in Tampa last shut down?
- Babushkas in Tampa was last shut down on April 11, 2023 for roach 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 Babushkas in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Babushkas in Tampa are: Approved food source, Shell stock requirements, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Babushkas in Tampa had?
- Babushkas in Tampa has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Babushkas in Tampa find?
- Babushkas in Tampa was most recently inspected on November 4, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Babushkas in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Babushkas in Tampa has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Babushkas in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Babushkas in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Babushkas in Tampa been fined?
- Babushkas in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 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).
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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