Good Taste in Tampa
Last inspected:
8221 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604Good Taste in Tampa has accumulated 411 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.8 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for roach and rodent activity. Food contact surfaces, chemical storage, and proper ventilation are the top recurring violations. Recent enforcement activity intensified in 2024-2025, with administrative complaints filed and an emergency order issued in May 2025.
Most recent closure: May 28, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Good Taste in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
12.8
violations / inspection
12.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Good Taste in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (4)
Good Taste in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025048048 | $400.00 | May 28, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2020039971 | $400.00 | Jul 28, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2018009569 | $600.00 | Feb 16, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 3--2015031155 | $400.00 | Jul 11, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Good Taste in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections47 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections39 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections74 violations · 49 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections36 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Good Taste in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Good Taste in Tampa under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between May 28, 2025 and May 29, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Good Taste in Tampa last inspected?
- Good Taste in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 29, 2025. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied.
- When was Good Taste in Tampa last shut down?
- Good Taste in Tampa was last shut down on May 28, 2025 for rodent 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 Good Taste in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Good Taste in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Good Taste in Tampa had?
- Good Taste in Tampa has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Good Taste in Tampa find?
- Good Taste in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 29, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied.
- Has Good Taste in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Good Taste in Tampa has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Good Taste in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Good Taste in Tampa has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,800.00 in fines.
- How much has Good Taste in Tampa been fined?
- Good Taste in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,800.00 across 4 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.
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