Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa
Last inspected:
7545 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa has been inspected 24 times since 2016 and accumulated 139 violations, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have centered on handwashing and employee health reporting, with handwashing facilities and proper hand/arm washing violations appearing across multiple inspections in 2023 and 2026. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least four inspections between 2022 and 2024. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 documented 27 violations including high-priority findings for handwashing facilities, shell stock requirements, and food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required. A portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was noted on January 26, 2021.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa last inspected?
- Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa had?
- Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa find?
- Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sparta Seafood and Grill Express in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Checkers (2021).
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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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