Sal Y Mar in Tampa

Last inspected:

3650 Midtown Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Overview

Sal y Mar in Tampa has been cited for 132 violations across 17 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the facility's inspection history, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 4 separate inspections (2025-06-13, 2025-04-11, 2024-07-24, and earlier), shell stock requirements violations appearing in 6 inspections, and handwashing violations documented multiple times. Consumer advisory violations appeared repeatedly in recent inspections (February and October 2025, June 2025, April 2025), indicating recurring issues with food preparation safety requiring consumer notification. Management awareness violations—suggesting systemic operational failures—were cited at least 4 times across the record. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A complaint-based inspection on February 3, 2026 identified 36 violations including 5 high-priority findings and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition; three days later on February 6, 2026, a callback inspection found 6 violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

18Inspections
141Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sal Y Mar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.8 violations / inspection 7.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.69 violations / inspection 5.69 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Sal Y Mar in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Sal Y Mar in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025075247 $320.00 Oct 10, 2025 Fort Lauderdale

Sal Y Mar in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-02-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.

Sal Y Mar in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Sal Y Mar in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sal Y Mar in Tampa last inspected?
Sal Y Mar in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sal Y Mar in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Sal Y Mar in Tampa are: Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Sal Y Mar in Tampa had?
Sal Y Mar in Tampa has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sal Y Mar in Tampa find?
Sal Y Mar in Tampa was most recently inspected on September 4, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sal Y Mar in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Sal Y Mar in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
Has Sal Y Mar in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sal Y Mar in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Sal Y Mar in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sal Y Mar in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Sal Y Mar in Tampa been fined?
Sal Y Mar in Tampa has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Sal Y Mar in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Tampa Midtown Aloft & Element/flr 7 (2021).

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