FAT RABBIT PUB
16029 TAMPA PALMS BLVD, Tampa FL 33647
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on and inside 3-door reachin cooler gasket next to hand sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023069171 | Nov 2, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on soda gun nearest entrance. Employee cleaned soda gun.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior side wall, operator cleaned wall.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, operator removed ice scoop.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on counter and sides of equipment next to ice machine, operator cleaned areas.
Jan 23, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a black mold like substance in the interior of the soda gun. Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a white mold like build up on the walls on the walk in cooler.
Jun 19, 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line outside panel by door lift. Operator cleaned and sanitized area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook removed drink from top of the table and placed lid on.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table cook removed.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on well of bar. Employee removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection 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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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and mold like substance on green storage shelves in walk-in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar not labeled Corrected observed employee label
Nov 4, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on and inside 3-door reachin cooler gasket next to hand sink
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing on floor under 3-door reachin cooler on cookline
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. Emailed to operator
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor under cookline prep table adjacent to ice machine 1 dead roach inside 3-door reachin cooler 2 dead roaches along gasket in single door reachin cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline next to fryers
Nov 2, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on and inside 3-door reachin cooler gasket next to hand sink
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing on floor under 3-door reachin cooler on cookline
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. Emailed to operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled under cookline prep table Corrected -observed employee label
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor under cookline prep table adjacent to ice machine 1 dead roach inside 3-door reachin cooler 2 dead roaches along gasket in single door reachin cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with old food build up Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen adjacent to 3-compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline next to fryers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above 3-compartment sink soiled with black mold and all walls throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris build up
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.