THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE Health Score — Tampa, FL

2901 BUSCH BLVD STE 1020, Tampa, FL 33603

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 2
Inspected 7/30/2026
Tampa avg 91 / 100
C
66 / 100
Fair

Pest-related violations were noted — these can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection.

2 high-risk issues, 4 moderate issues, 8 minor issues found

Inspected July 30, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 4% of restaurants in Tampa. The city average ClearScore is 91 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
2
Moderate
4
Minor
8

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk PH/TCS foods properly thawed
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Moderate Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Moderate Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
  • Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained ×3
  • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
  • Minor Employee personal belongings
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification ×2

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Frequently Asked Questions

THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE received a ClearScore of 66/100 (Grade C) on its inspection on July 30, 2026. While it did not receive a failing grade, inspectors found 14 violations, including 2 high-risk issues. We recommend reviewing the full violation list before visiting.

Yes — THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE's inspection on July 30, 2026 noted pest-related violations, which inspectors classify as a serious concern. In total, 14 violations were recorded: 2 high-risk, 4 moderate, and 8 minor. Pest violations can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection cycle.

THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE was last inspected on July 30, 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.

THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE received a Grade C (ClearScore 66/100) on its most recent inspection. There were 2 high-risk violations noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 14 violations at THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE: 1. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 2. PH/TCS foods properly thawed 3. Food protection, cross-contamination. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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