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PLATE TAMPA

13134 N DALE MABRY HWY 15A, ST PETETRSBURG, FL 33618

License #3917535

Quick take

PLATE TAMPA in ST PETETRSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 3 critical, 7 major, 22 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
5
Clean inspections
1
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
February 25, 2026

The latest inspection on April 29, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 3 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Official source: DBPR
Inspection coverage
60%
Imported observations
28
Coverage note
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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on February 24, 2026
The restaurant was allowed to reopen on February 25, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.
Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry, in mop bucket next to the mop sink in the back kitchen, manager placed mop in the right position to properly dry.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef in a ziplock bag stored over ready to eat rice in the walk in cooler, manager moved item to appropriate location.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink located behind the bar, employee placed soap at the handwashing sink at time of inspection.
  • [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink container with straw inside reach in cooler across from the handwashing sink in the back kitchen, employee moved item out of cooler .
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of the reach in cooler cutting board across from the fryers on the front line, employee moved phone off the cutting board.
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Community pulse

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PLATE TAMPA has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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