THE HOT TOMATO

Name: THE HOT TOMATO
Address: 2702 E COLLEGE AVE, RUSKIN, FL, 33570, US
Rating: 96.5

2702 E COLLEGE AVE, RUSKIN, FL 33570

License #3917862

96.5 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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THE HOT TOMATO in RUSKIN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.5 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 7 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open, operating, and serving the public. Llicense expired 2/1/2026.
[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. All expired.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
[21-01-4] Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Sanitizer bucket on prep table.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato balls 106 F in hot holding unit, manager began to reheat.

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