Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa
Last inspected:
2705 Martin L King Blvd Ste-f, Tampa, FL 33610Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa has accumulated 148 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but has faced recurring violations related to food contact surfaces, exterior openings, and employee health policies. Fire safety inspections documented three violations related to unlicensed seating capacity, with inspectors noting that outdoor picnic tables increased seating from the licensed 12 seats to 26 seats across multiple inspections from 2017 to 2018.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
5.5
violations / inspection
5.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : .Establishment is currently licensed for 12 seats, 3 picnic tables have been added outside which has increased seating to 26 seats. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2017-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-02-01: 3 picnic tables observed outside. 2 booths observed inside. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : .Establishment is currently licensed for 12 seats, 3 picnic tables have been added outside which has increased seating to 26 seats. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2017-12-01: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: .Establishment is currently licensed for 12 seats, 3 picnic tables have been added outside which has increased seating to 26 seats. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa last inspected?
- Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa had?
- Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa find?
- Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ladies of the Sea & Soul in Tampa has 3 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).
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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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