Martin's BBQ
7306 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918288
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 31 routine inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 31, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Multiple raw meat items are stored inside shopping bags in a reach in freezer located adjacent to the three compartment sink. Discussed with manager.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Two chemical spray bottles store on shelf located over single service container lids. Manager removed chemical spray bottles at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Medicine not labeled properly.
One bottle of baby oil stored on front line kitchen prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Multiple cutting boards inside back kitchen area are soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand washing sink by front service line used to store a silver hose. Manager relocate in hose from inside sink at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Located at hand washing sink adjacent to three compartment sink.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Chemical spray bottle not labeled, located on shelf behind cash register.
Basic2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Flan and tres leches for customer self service are missing the name and address of establishment.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employees personal foods such as teas, crackers, candy, are stored on front line kitchen prep table. Operator removed all personal items at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.