Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa
Last inspected:
7604 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 33625Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa has been inspected 23 times since 2022, accumulating 197 violations — an average of 8.6 per inspection, substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Management awareness violations were cited in at least 6 inspections spanning from 2023 to 2026, while employee health policy and proper hand/arm washing violations appeared repeatedly across multiple years. The facility has not experienced emergency closure despite the elevated violation frequency. On January 8, 2026, inspectors documented a propane tank larger than code-permitted capacity stored inside the building and cited four high-priority violations including management awareness, approved food source, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 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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— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa last inspected?
- Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa had?
- Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa find?
- Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Florida Cracker Fish Company 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 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Florida Cracker Fish Company in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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