Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa
Last inspected:
101 N Franklin St Ste F, Tampa, FL 33602Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa has averaged 3.2 violations per inspection across 12 inspections since 2016, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. However, handwashing and employee health violations have been recurring findings, appearing across multiple inspections in 2025 and 2024. High-priority violations for proper hand/arm washing were cited in 4 inspections, and handwashing facility violations appeared in 3 inspections. High-priority consumer advisory violations were cited in 5 separate inspections, suggesting recurring issues with allergen disclosure or raw product advisories. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 documented 6 violations including high-priority handwashing issues and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa last inspected?
- Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa had?
- Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa find?
- Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Santos Kitchen and Lounge in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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