SAMARIA CAFE Health Score — Tampa, FL

502 N TAMPA ST, Tampa, FL 33602

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 4
Inspected 7/28/2026
Tampa avg 91 / 100
C
62 / 100
Fair

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

Inspected July 28, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 2% of restaurants in Tampa. The city average ClearScore is 91 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
4
Moderate
2
Minor
4

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) ×2
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination ×2
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign

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Frequently Asked Questions

SAMARIA CAFE received a ClearScore of 62/100 (Grade C) on its inspection on July 28, 2026. While it did not receive a failing grade, inspectors found 10 violations, including 4 high-risk issues. We recommend reviewing the full violation list before visiting.

The most recent inspection of SAMARIA CAFE on July 28, 2026 found 10 violations: 4 high-risk, 2 moderate, and 4 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

SAMARIA CAFE was last inspected on July 28, 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.

SAMARIA CAFE received a Grade C (ClearScore 62/100) on its most recent inspection. There were 4 high-risk violations noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 10 violations at SAMARIA 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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