Water + Flour in Tampa
Last inspected:
1015 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 336062431Water + Flour in Tampa has accumulated 182 violations across 25 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with employee health reporting cited in 5 of the last 8 inspections, food contact surface violations appearing in 7 of 8 recent inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 6 consecutive inspections from October 2022 through August 2024. Hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations have recurred across multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 24, 2025 identified 12 violations including multiple high-priority employee health reporting and food contact surface violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Water + Flour in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Water + Flour in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Water + Flour in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Water + Flour in Tampa last inspected?
- Water + Flour in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Water + Flour in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Water + Flour in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Water + Flour in Tampa had?
- Water + Flour in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Water + Flour in Tampa find?
- Water + Flour in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Water + Flour in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Water + Flour 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 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.
- 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.
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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).
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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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