BAR 700
700 N WESTSHORE BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-289-8200
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pan of raw marinated chicken stored over beef short ribs and marinated tilapia in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf during inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replaced during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers stored on shelf. Operator removed pans to have washed
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to shelf.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while prepping sandwiches. Chef spoke with employee about proper place and time to eat.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection. Chef called and scheduled refrigeration serve during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large bin of bulk flour like substance stored in kitchen at time of inspection. Chef had employee label flour during inspection.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pan of raw marinated chicken stored over beef short ribs and marinated tilapia in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep surface on cooks line. Employee moved phone during inspection
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - Observed employee coffee in walk in cooler next to cheese. Operator removed coffee during inspection. - Observed employee bottled water stored in produce walk in next to cherry tomatoes. Operator disposed of water during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket at time of inspection.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line stained at time of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles not labeled in dishroom next to triple sink
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank at bar not secured at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottled water on prep table next to plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Employee moved drink to lower shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on slicer. Operator had employee remove phone during inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry during inspection
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards in kitchen stained
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled on cooks line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on food containers on shelves near mop closet
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old manufacturer labels on large plastic food containers stacked on shelves near entrance to dry storage.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted can of potatoes. Operator removed can during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over tortilla in reach in on cooks line. Operator moved during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed mold like substance on shelves in produce cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar near dump sink. Operator labeled during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on equipment on cooks line during inspection.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented, rusty can of potatoes in dry storage. Operator removed during inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on squeeze bottle on clean shelf. Operator removed label then place bottle in dish room to clean.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop closet near emergency eye wash. Operator set mop to dry during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 bins not labeled in prep room during inspection. Operator made labels during inspection.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
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.