Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa

Last inspected:

241 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Overview

Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa has been inspected 23 times since July 2022, accumulating 83 violations—an average of 3.6 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Hand washing violations appeared in 5 of the recent 8 inspections, and employee health policy violations were cited in 4 inspections between 2022 and 2025, indicating a recurring management gap in staff illness reporting and hygiene protocols. The facility also has a documented history of fire safety violations: in July 2017, an inspector noted the use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 identified 6 violations—including repeated hand washing and shell stock requirement violations—and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
83Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-07-28: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-30: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.

Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections18 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa last inspected?
Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa had?
Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa find?
Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Spartaco's Kitchen 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 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.
Has Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Spartaco's Kitchen in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Zigi Cafe (2017-2017).

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