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DUCKY'S

4100 GEORGE J BEAN PKWY AIRSIDE A, Tampa FL 33607 · 727-254-3469

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats94
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917710
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 25 flies down stairs kitchen landing on dry storage shelf, landing on seasoning containers, clean dishes, prep tables, and wall.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up raw beef burger, then picked up fried chicken with the same gloves. Discussed with proper gloves changing and handwashing techniques.
High priority/12A-09-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door cooler: sliced Swiss cheese 53 F, raw sausage patty 52 F, raw fish 52 F, cut lettuce 53 F. Drawer cooler under fire grill: raw fish (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef burger (53F - Cold Holding). A container of Shredded cabbage (53F - Cold Holding) stored on table at dining area. Operator moved all these food items to walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lime wedges dumped in handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator cleaned handwash sink at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of raw sausage stored over cooked egg and pasteurized liquid egg in large reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 of the soda gun nuzzle soiled with slimy substance at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All FRLA certificates are photocopied.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of potato chips stored on floor at cook line. Employee moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wiping clothes stored in container with knife by cook line. Operator moved wet wiping clothes to sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on shelf in reachin cooler on cookline above cooked eggs. Employee placed raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times measuring cup stored on hand sink Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 blue CO2 tanks not secured in down stairs kitchen Employee secured all CO2 tanks
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table Employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink in bar area next to dish machine draining slow
Basic/29-20-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops stored in mop buckets at employee lockers Employee hung mops
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (74 - Hot Holding) in steam table Employee voluntarily discarded
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning tool stored in hand sink on cook line Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on service line Employee replaced
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and headphones stored on prep table Employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo cups stored on floor in storage area Employee placed on shelf
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink in dish area draining slow
Basic/29-20-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 25 flies down stairs kitchen landing on dry storage shelf, landing on seasoning containers, clean dishes, prep tables, and wall.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken tenders (94 - Hot Holding) under heat lamp on cookline line
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (56 - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Observed employee discard
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (94 - Hot Holding) under heat lamp on cookline line
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Obvsered 1 blues CO2 tanks stored in cabinet on service line
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored over clean dishes adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected observed employee discard
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed money bag stored on service line next to clean equipment Corrected observed employee remove
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink in dish area draining slow
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment
Basic/36-73-4

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