Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa
Last inspected:
2548 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612Part of: Little Greek Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Little Greek Fresh Grill Fowler in Tampa has accumulated 231 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 violations per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity and has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $860 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show heightened enforcement activity from June 2024 through July 2025, with multiple callbacks and an emergency order issued in June 2024 after inspectors found 17 violations including 5 high-priority items. Food contact surfaces, consumer advisory failures, and improper hand washing remain the top recurring compliance issues.
Most recent closure: June 26, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.8
violations / inspection
6.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $860.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024041060 | $400.00 | Jun 26, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2022035652 | $300.00 | May 2, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021004162 | $160.00 | Dec 7, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections43 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between June 26, 2024 and June 27, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa last inspected?
- Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa last shut down?
- Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa was last shut down on June 26, 2024 for roach 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 Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa had?
- Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa find?
- Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 7, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $860.00 in fines.
- How much has Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa been fined?
- Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in Tampa has been fined a total of $860.00 across 3 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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