Sal Rosa in Tampa

Last inspected:

601 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Overview

Sal Rosa in Tampa has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 177 total violations—an average of 7.7 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including management awareness failures in at least 4 inspections, employee health policy violations in 3 inspections, time-as-control violations in 3 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in 2 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3 inspections. Food contact surface sanitation has also been cited repeatedly. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was documented on November 10, 2021. The most recent inspection on September 26, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, though it documented 15 violations including 2 high-priority violations for management awareness and time as control, along with a high-priority violation for employee health reporting.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
183Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Sal Rosa in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.3 violations / inspection 7.3 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

Sal Rosa in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In recharge zone. Next to office. Replaced with fully charged extinguisher. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.

Sal Rosa in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 3 inspections14 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition
— 4 inspections27 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
— 3 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Sal Rosa in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sal Rosa in Tampa last inspected?
Sal Rosa in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Sal Rosa in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Sal Rosa in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Sal Rosa in Tampa had?
Sal Rosa in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sal Rosa in Tampa find?
Sal Rosa in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Sal Rosa in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Sal Rosa in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Sal Rosa in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sal Rosa in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Sal Rosa in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Le Meridien Bizou Brasserie (2016), Bizou Brasserie (2021).

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