Facility inspections.
Tampa City Code § 26-305
in effectSec. 26-305. - Facility inspections.
(a) Entry. Pursuant to section 1-16 of the City of Tampa Code, each facility shall allow the director or his or her designee's the right of entry upon real property for the purpose of inspection, observation, records examination, measurement, and sampling in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(b) Inspections. The GMP inspector shall inspect food service facilities on either an unannounced or scheduled basis to verify continued compliance with the requirements of this article. The GMP inspector shall inspect all grease traps or interceptors, plumbing connections, the logbook and file, other pertinent data or take samples as necessary. The GMP inspector shall record all observations in a written report. Any deficiencies shall be noted, including but not limited to:
(1) Failure to properly maintain the grease interceptor or trap in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(2) Failure to report changes in operations, or wastewater constituents and characteristics.
(3) Failure to maintain logs, files, records or access for inspection or monitoring activities.
(4) Inability of existing grease interceptor or trap to prevent discharge of grease into the city's treatment works.
(5) Any other inconsistency with or violation of this article.
(c) Re-inspections. The GMP inspector shall inspect any repairs, replacements or other deficiencies and shall provide written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the event of continuing noncompliance, re-inspections will be performed.
(Ord. No. 2006-288, § 1, 11-11-06)
Source: City of Tampa, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26UT_ARTVIIGRMA_S26-305FAINFetched: 10/28/2026