Tampa, Hillsborough County

SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE

101 N FRANKLIN ST STE F, Tampa, FL 33602

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 3, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24484759

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat rice reach in cooler

31A-11-4

Detail 24484760

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored dishes inside the sink employee removed Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24484758

Intermediate - 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.

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24209016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 47F butter 43F Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24209017

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored in sink employee removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24209018

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar employee restocked Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24209015

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meats thawing in the three compartment sink

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23776946

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar area tested at 0 ppm it was in use discussed with employees to use the three compartment sink to sanitize the dishes. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Still tested at 0 ppm Time Extended

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23772607

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar area tested at 0 ppm it was in use discussed with employees to use the three compartment sink to sanitize the dishes.

35A-02-7

Detail 23772611

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 13 live in the bar area not landing on food. 3 live flies in the back kitchen wall corner not landing on food.

14-15-4

Detail 23772606

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Peppers green in non food grade bag under bottom shelf of reach in Cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 23772612

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat sauces reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23772604

Intermediate - 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.

11-26-1

Detail 23772605

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employees

31B-03-4

Detail 23772608

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink employee restocked.

06-09-1

Detail 23772609

Basic - 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. Raw salmon not cut from the packaging. Employee began to cut from the fish at the packaging.

16-55-4

Detail 23772610

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. The machine was not set up at time of inspection. Tested the machine at 0 ppm

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23480756

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Operator using 3 compartment sink until sanitizer is calibrated. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23480755

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment in kitchen and bar areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23434828

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23434827

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23434829

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment in kitchen and bar areas Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23434830

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-04-4

Detail 22851855

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Operator will install shelving in place of drain boards. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Time Extended

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22682439

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22682438

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator moved reach in cooler to bar area hoist outside of kitchen, and installed a single rack dish machine, they state they will be installing shelving above the machine in place of drain boards Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22682440

Intermediate - 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. Warning

16-04-4

Detail 22682441

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Operator will install shelving in place of drain boards. Warning

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 22345095

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 3 bags of cooked chicken in sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22345097

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked them during inspection Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22345096

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen operator replaced Corrected On-Site

38-11-4

Detail 22345094

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Kitchen light goes out periodically

36-73-4

Detail 22345098

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under equipment in bar and kitchen

31B-04-4

Detail 22345093

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink

Jun 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-08-7

Detail 21966750

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ operator has some items on plan review to comply with. And will be issued license at complied callback inspection. Warning

36-08-4

Detail 21966749

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No wall cove on areas marked on plans Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21966751

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete in food areas Warning

14-06-4

Detail 21966752

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelving, some walls and cabinets not sealed Warning