MARTIN'S BBQ
7306 W WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of macaroni salad (46F – Cold Holding) stored in ice well at front service counter. Ice level is low and it's not contacting the food container, operator added ice to fill line of the container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of chicken soup 101 F stored in hot box in kitchen. Operator informed employee to reheat.
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container stored in handwash sink at three compartment sink area. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. Provided. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at three compartment sink area. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in handwash sink at front service area. Operator turned on hot water and temped 100+F. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in standing water at 78 F on front service counter.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:19 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.