Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa
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333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa operates a 200-seat permanent food service establishment with 19 inspections on record spanning from January 2021 to March 2026. The facility averaged 4.2 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures have been issued. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 4 inspections between 2021 and 2026, and time-as-control violations were cited in 3 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 identified 4 violations including high-priority employee health reporting and time-as-control findings, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 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.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa last inspected?
- Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa had?
- Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa find?
- Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Taste of Tampa Convention Center in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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