HOT TOMATO

dba HOT TOMATO INC

About this restaurant

Hot Tomato is a seating restaurant with 66 seats located at 2702 E College Ave in Ruskin. The establishment operates as a cafe and bakery offering a diverse menu that includes sandwiches, Cuban food, and various other options. According to web listings, the restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with vegetarian and vegan options available.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
2702 E COLLEGE AVE
RUSKIN, FL 33570
Phone
813-270-3026
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Jefferson (code 33)
Seating
66 seats

License

License Number
SEA3917862
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2026
Last Inspection
May 4, 2026
Date Result Expand
May 4, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10896739 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 15, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 13596086 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full