Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa

Last inspected:

10001 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Overview

Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa averaged 3.6 violations per inspection across 18 inspections between April 2022 and August 2025, below the statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface violations and chemical storage issues appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, with high-priority findings documented in 2024 and 2022. A complaint-based inspection on August 9, 2022 resulted in a warning after violations including management awareness failures and employee health reporting were cited. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on August 7, 2025 was completed with no violations and no further action required.

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

20Inspections
78Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 3.9 violations / inspection 3.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa last inspected?
Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa had?
Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa find?
Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 16, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Surfside Cafe Adventure Island in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.

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