J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
913 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33607J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa had 24 inspections between 2016 and March 2026, recording 167 total violations—an average of 6.96 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Hand-washing violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 8 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in 7 inspections, indicating systemic compliance issues across multiple operational areas. In February 2023, an admin complaint was recommended following violations including an employee health reporting citation. Most recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 continued to show recurring violations in hand-washing, food contact surfaces, cooking temperatures, and consumer advisories, with the March 9, 2026 inspection documenting high-priority food contact surface violations and toxic substance control failures. The most recent inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa had?
- J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa find?
- J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, J. Alexander's Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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).
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