How many health inspections has EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 had?

EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 ever been shut down?

No, EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512?

The most frequently cited violations at EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 are: Time as control, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512

4400 BOY SCOUT RD, Tampa, FL 33607

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EDDIE V'S HOLDINGS LLC · License: SEA3917161

EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 in Tampa, FL has 18 inspections on record with 105 total violations (5.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

105Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 11, 2025

Inspection History (18)

Apr 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Jun 18, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 14, 2020 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V24 Toxic substance control

Sep 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

How Does This Facility Compare?

EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 had?: EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 ever been shut down?: No, EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512?: The most frequently cited violations at EDDIE V'S RESTAURANT #8512 are: Time as control, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

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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).

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