MEAT MECHANICO
1512 E FOWLER AVE UNIT C, TAMPA, FL 33612
License #3919487
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Mixed Health Record
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MEAT MECHANICO in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 2 critical, 7 major, 7 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 30, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 1 critical, 6 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer than 24 hours has no date mark inside walk-in cooler.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board in back kitchen area. Employee removed cloth and placed board at 3 compartment sink.
- [21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet cloth stored on cutting board in back kitchen area. Employee removed cloth.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on front line has dirty dishes stored inside sink.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of chemicals on cooks line.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop, stored inside mop, bucket in front of walk-in cooler.
- [53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating serving food to the public license expired on February 1, 2026.
- [53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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