Renzos
122 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918138
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection4 high priority, 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 10 basic-36
- Complaint after follow-up on Nov 2, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score44
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 live flies in back kitchen food prep area 1 live fly by mop sink 1 live fly by back door 1 live fly in smaller bar area Pest control came yesterday. Operator will call them again.
Administrative complaint
Basic5
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Still observed
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 1 live fly front line 2 live flies kitchen prep area 2 live flies ware wash area 1 live fly bar area Spoke with operator. Pest control is scheduled to come out by tomorrow.
Administrative complaint
Basic7
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Still observed
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Still observed
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Still observed
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Still observed
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Still observed
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Still observed
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Still observed
More time given
- First visitOct 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued.
Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. -Observed salmon and red snapper in reach in cooler temped at 42°F and completely thawed still sealed in reduced oxygen package.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.-Observed raw beef stored over unwashed carrots and lettuce.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
-Observed splitter installed requiring vacuum breaker.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 live flies front line 1 live fly by dish machine 1 live fly in back kitchen prep area 3 live flies by mop sink
Intermediate1
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
-Observed hand wash sink in front kitchen area had hot water turned off. Temped water at 79°F. Operator turned hot water on.
Fixed on the spot
Basic10
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
See stop sale. -Observed salmon and red snapper in reach in cooler temped at 42°F and completely thawed still sealed in reduced oxygen package.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
-Observed employee drink on prep area in kitchen.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
-Observed ice bucket not inverted.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
-observed all sinks throughout kitchen and bars have no hand wash sign
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
-Observed bug light installed in back kitchen over food warmer. Employee moved.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
-Observed back kitchen storage area missing all tiles.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
-Observed mops stored in mop sink. Operator hung them up.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
-Observed carbon dioxide tanks on floor by ice machine not secured.
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.