CITY DOG CANTINA
317 N ROME AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 248.425.3111
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are stained at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil spray bottle not labeled at time of inspection
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator fixed at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in bulk flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning On plastic containers on dish drying rack.
Water draining into metal pan at soda box dispenser.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and sugar.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop wine inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored chicken.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has a cart blocking it.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink by dishwasher has no hot water. Owner repaired sink water reached 85F.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between pan in reach in cooler on cooks line. Owner removed knife and placed knife at dishwasher.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Empolee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Empolee discarded drink.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation. Empolee washed onions.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth towel used to cover raw chicken. Chef removed towels.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside fries. Chef removed bowl.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink stored on reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee drinking from glass with no lid. Employee discarded drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler by walk in cooler are torn.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature. Chef placed fish under running cold water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested ppm of chlorine. Management refilled bucket re-tested at 100 Pom of chlorine.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler cutting board. Employee removed drink and discarded it.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink with no lid stored in reach in cooler. Chef discarded drink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and wall. Chef removed and placed at dishwasher.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board. Chef removed cloth.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection 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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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave operator education packet with copy of clean up plan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has fish sitting inside it. Chef removed and properly stored fish.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has old food debris. Chef cleaned out microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line has old food debris. Chef cleaned out gaskets.
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.