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DOG SALOON

3311 W BAY TO BAY BLVD, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-832-8211

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3904720
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Chicken tenders have mold inside walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-07-4
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $480

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022005423Dec 17, 2021Mar 10, 2022$160
3--2016009157Feb 19, 2016Jul 11, 2016$320

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food not labeled in kitchen at time of inspection
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-24-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in cooler with old food debris at time of inspection.
Basic/36-73-4
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in kitchen aren't easily cleanable at time of inspection.
Basic/36-12-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing in sink. Operator turned water on during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5
The state's own report →
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over jugs of sauces and tortillas at time of inspection
High priority/08A-05-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items in reach in cooler not labeled at time of inspection
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle stored in dining room at time of inspection
Intermediate/41-17-4
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank in kitchen next to walk in cooler is not secured at time of inspection.
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license form 2024 displayed at time of inspection.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection. -Floor of walk in cooler soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/36-73-4
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors in kitchen are soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/36-12-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls in walk in cooler are soiled at time of inspection -Observed walls in kitchen behind line equipment are soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/36-27-5
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor inside walk in cooler is soiled. Floor in bar area has trash buildup.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in kitchen area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-11-4/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Box of grease stored in floor on cooks line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall inside walk in cooler has a hole.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall inside walk in cooler has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority8 Intermediate9 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in bar area has limes stored inside it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cooks line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Tyrone Jessica
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks not secured in kitchen area.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor inside walk in cooler is soiled. Floor in bar area has trash buildup.
Basic/36-73-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in kitchen area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored on floor. Box of grease stored in floor on cooks line.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall inside walk in cooler has a hole.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line has old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall inside walk in cooler has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · All managers food handlers certificate are expired. Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Drinks serve to public stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust buildup overtop grill. Gasket inside reach in cooler across from fryer are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Drinks serve to public stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust buildup overtop grill. Gasket inside reach in cooler across from fryer are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Chicken tenders have mold inside walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-07-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date on any opened commercial processed products inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No food inside walk in cooler have dates.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle and knobs on grill are covered in dust and grease.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling inside walk in cooler has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in front of microwave on cooks line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall inside walk in cooler next to wine rack.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. No food inside walk in cooler have dates.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind grill.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date on any opened commercial processed products inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No food inside walk in cooler have dates.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle and knobs on grill are covered in dust and grease.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling inside walk in cooler has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath cooks line has buildup of old food debris and grease.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in front of microwave on cooks line.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall inside walk in cooler next to wine rack.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top interior of microwave has old food debris on cooks line.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. Walls in kitchen area covered in grease and dust. Hood filters have buildup of dust and grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Chicken wings on bottom shelf inside walk in cooler are uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5

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.