CITY DOG CANTINA
1208 E KENNEDY BLVD UNIT 114, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-280-2999
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler bottom doors in front on cooks line across from grill raw beef 46 f raw beef 46 f cook mushrooms 46 f cook moved to freezer 2nd temp all to 43 f
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 6 employees "1 cook, 5 bartenders". Same cook showed me food handlers certification from last inspection
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gabriela G. 1-5-22 antonio L 12-10-24 observed for 1 employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior inside
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Chlorine from day before bucket was on floor. Employee removed from floor.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar inside
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. Observed 1 employee training mission for 5 employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cooks line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed for 3 employees. Missing for one employee.
May 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm discussed to use three compartment sink until fixed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler bottom doors in front on cooks line across from grill raw beef 46 f raw beef 46 f cook mushrooms 46 f cook moved to freezer 2nd temp all to 43 f
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.breakfast eggs are not all fully cooked
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. Observed for 3 employees. Missing for one employee.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket bottom door of reach in cooler across from oven
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over beer kegs in walk in cooler, employee moved it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed pipes, ducting, and electrical.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen and walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer rusted on top of lod
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Stomach medicine stored in reach in cooler with cooked chicken wings employee removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed pipes, ducting, and electrical. Could not access plans in system
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed pipes, ducting, and electrical. Could not access plans in system
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar
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.