MARTIN'S BBQ Health Score — Tampa, FL

7306 W WATERS AVE, Tampa, FL 33634

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 3
Inspected 7/31/2026
Tampa avg 91 / 100
C
65 / 100
Fair

3 high-risk issues, 4 moderate issues, 2 minor issues found

Inspected July 31, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Own MARTIN'S BBQ? Claim your listing →

How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 3% of restaurants in Tampa. The city average ClearScore is 91 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
3
Moderate
4
Minor
2

Violations Found

  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • High Risk Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Moderate Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Moderate Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Moderate Chemicals/toxic substances
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances ×2

Nearby Restaurants in Tampa

A
LA CEIBENA
8806 W FLORA ST
ClearScore: 100
A
TACO BELL #6131
2921 E BUSCH BLVD
ClearScore: 100
A
ZAGORA CAFE
3000 E BUSCH BLVD
ClearScore: 100
A
ABC PIZZA HOUSE
1242 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE
ClearScore: 100
A
ZAMBIA SMOKEHOUSE
3000 E BUSCH BLVD
ClearScore: 100

Frequently Asked Questions

MARTIN'S BBQ received a ClearScore of 65/100 (Grade C) on its inspection on July 31, 2026. While it did not receive a failing grade, inspectors found 9 violations, including 3 high-risk issues. We recommend reviewing the full violation list before visiting.

The primary violations at MARTIN'S BBQ on July 31, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (4 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There were also 3 high-risk and 2 minor violations recorded.

MARTIN'S BBQ 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.

MARTIN'S BBQ received a Grade C (ClearScore 65/100) on its most recent inspection. There were 3 high-risk violations noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 9 violations at MARTIN'S BBQ: 1. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 2. Food protection, cross-contamination 3. Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

Not sure what these violations mean?

How to read a Florida inspection report →