ESTHER'S CAFE Health Score — Tampa, FL

3001 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa, FL 33610

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 4
Inspected 7/31/2026
Tampa avg 91 / 100
D
49 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Tampa restaurants score 91 or above.

4 high-risk issues, 3 moderate issues, 14 minor issues found

Inspected July 31, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 1% of restaurants in Tampa. The city average ClearScore is 91 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
4
Moderate
3
Minor
14

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source
  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk PH/TCS foods properly thawed
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located ×2
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located ×2
  • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized ×2
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained ×2
  • Minor Employee personal belongings
  • Minor Cleaning and maintenance equipment
  • Minor Current license properly displayed
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

ESTHER'S CAFE's most recent inspection on July 31, 2026 found 21 violations including 4 high-risk issues, resulting in a ClearScore of 49/100 (Grade D).

The most recent inspection of ESTHER'S CAFE on July 31, 2026 found 21 violations: 4 high-risk, 3 moderate, and 14 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

ESTHER'S CAFE was last inspected on July 31, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

ESTHER'S CAFE's ClearScore of 49/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 99% of Tampa restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 21 violations at ESTHER'S CAFE: 1. Approved source 2. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 3. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS). See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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