Proteinhouse
207 N Meridian Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919158
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 complaint inspection2 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 24, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 17, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
White boards
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Service dog in back of dry storage area behind a curtain.
Owner has agreed to secure this area so the dog can not enter the dry storage area that contains bags of rice, single service items, other dry food goods, and clean equipment.
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed strawberries over washed apples. Walk in cooler
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
At 89°F cooks line
Earlier inspections 1
A90Routine inspection4 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 8, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found 2 live not landing on food in front of the house and 2 live by ware washing area.
Repeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Service animals in the food establishment or on service animal on premises.
Observed a service dog in the back right corner of the kitchen behind a personal item shelf and boxes were blocking off the area. The area has a computer for office time but is not blocked off by a door. The dry good pantry and ware washing area is close by. Employee removed dog from kitchen
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Sink and surface was not strong enough on prep service line employee remade it to proper ddbsa
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.