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19 TH HOLE

1601 S MAC DILL AVE, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-253-3101

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3900170
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Buttermilk has mold inside carton.
High priority/01B-07-4
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on shelf over clean dishes in kitchen. Operator removed.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 46 F, butter milk 56 F, Per operator items have been in reach in cooler since 10 am. Time temped 1:55 pm. Operator voluntary discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in Handwash sink near soda machine in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk rice.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on prep tables in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen near walk in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washed metal pan then dipped in sanitizer without rinsing. Inspector spoke with operator about proper dish washing procedures.
Basic/16-13-5
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silverware in hand wash sink in server area at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks stored near ice machine not secured. Operator placed chain around during inspection.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on walk in coolers at time fan shroud at time of inspection not open
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter held time as a public health control has no time markings. Chef added proper time stamp to butter.
High priority/03F-02-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in bar area is being used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored in food preparation table in kitchen area. Chef discarded drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some employees not using hair restraints in kitchen area.
Basic/13-03-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution buckettested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Chef refilled bucket retested at 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wash cloth solution stored in floor on cooks line. Chef properly stored solution.
Basic/21-38-4
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Buttermilk has mold inside carton.
High priority/01B-07-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter held on time as a public health control was put back inside reach in cooler at the end of previous shift. Chef discarded butter.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Butter held on time put back inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef discarded butter.
High priority/03F-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Employees removed food from floor and property stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from filter on side of ice machine.
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Chef refilled bucket retested at 150ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor underneath hand washing sin on cooks line. Chef removed and emptied sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Susan Kendrick. Jose Sanchez. Devon shearer.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Admin Complaint
Apr 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Apr 18, 2024 · High temperature dishwasher reaches 156F. Admin Complaint
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. Susan Kendrick. Jose Sanchez. Devon shearer.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine also only reaches high temperature of 154F. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Intermediate/16-59-1/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2024 · Admin Complaint
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sheet pan sitting on top of trash can with boiled eggs inside a container on sheet pan. Chef removed boiled eggs and placed sheet pan at dishwasher.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Susan Kendrick. Jose Sanchez. Devon shearer.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine also only reaches high temperature of 154F. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Intermediate/16-59-1/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 122F. Sitting inside pot on grill on cooks line.
Basic/10-07-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator on cooks line.
Basic/12B-13-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonium on cooks line.
Basic/21-07-4
Aug 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 31, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop salad station has buildup of dust.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Aug 31, 2023 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 31, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with management about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Intermediate/16-59-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop salad station has buildup of dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Romaine lettuce not stored at minimum 6 inches off of floor inside walk in cooler next to office.
Basic/08B-47-4
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.