Portico Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
1001 N Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602Portico Cafe in Tampa has 19 inspections on record dating from 2016 to October 2025, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting (cited in 2 of the last 3 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (4 inspections), shell stock handling requirements (4 inspections), and chemical storage (5 inspections). A fire safety violation documented on September 1, 2017 cited cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 documented 2 high-priority violations for employee health reporting and food contact surfaces but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Portico Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Portico Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Portico Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Portico Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Portico Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Portico Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Portico Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Portico Cafe in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Portico Cafe in Tampa had?
- Portico Cafe in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Portico Cafe in Tampa find?
- Portico Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 30, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Portico Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Portico Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- Has Portico Cafe in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Portico Cafe in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Portico Cafe in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Portico Cafe (2017).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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