ANCHOR BAR
514 N FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-223-6050
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender was cutting limes with no gloves on.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Can storage shelf tomato ketchup monarch Dented cans present. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bartender dumping ice into a home depo orange bucket. Discussed only to use food grade buckets
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut lettuce and raw shell eggs over cook chicken nuggets main reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed to proper storage
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Philly meat in walk in 7-17-26 dated
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Coleslaw container in reach in cooler employee discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board
Food stored on floor. Box of lettuce in walk in cooler and boxed limes
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender was cutting limes with no gloves on.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hotdogs 51F see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line ambient on bottom 43F Cold holding: Mexican cheese 47F mozzarella cheese 46F cut tomatoes 45F potato salad 48F marina sauce 48F hotdogs 51F see stop sale-discussed with manager to add Ice to the food.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eric jones issued 12-17-25
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in package over ready to eat chili main reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cook chili shows 6-3 employee discarded.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for bartender over 60 days
Food stored on floor. Food in clear container on floor in walk in cooler
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in sink at bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and bar area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Rear wall in kitchen
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink at bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Back wall of kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes stored on shelf with food items, employee moved them
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind bar has strainer and being used as dump sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and bar areas
Hole in or other damage to wall. Door to office has large hole in it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.