GENX TAVERN LLC
103 E JACKSON ST, Tampa FL 33602
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach above dish washing machine. 2 live roaches crawling up the wall by the handwashing sink by the ice machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from stove Cut tomatoes 56F cut lettuce 52F feta cheese 62F mozzarella cheese 62F feta cheese 62F cut lettuce 62F employee began moving food into walk in Cooler
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
Ceiling tile missing. Above the freezer on cooks line
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented present. See stop sale. Artichoke 1 can roseli
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 retested to 50 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in main cooler 44F cook eggs 44F feta cheese employee moved to freezer 2nd temp all to 43F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink leaks water manager has a bucket underneath to catch dripping water hand sink will not be in use until fixed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bottle in hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
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 1 employee
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White bottle with white substance hanging on hand washing sink by soda dispenser area
Ceiling tile missing. Above the freezer on cooks line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.pizza prep cooler manager removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes not washed over cheese walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by three comp sink leaking water.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand washing sink by ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee bag on prep table
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat cut lettuce reach in cooler on cooks line employee removed
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach above dish washing machine. 2 live roaches crawling up the wall by the handwashing sink by the ice machine
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from stove top Cold holding: cut tomatoes 52 f cook eggs 52 f cook hot dog 48 f cut lettuce 50 f cut ham 49 ambient air temperature 51 f held overnight no temperatures taken see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from stove top Cold holding: cut tomatoes 52 f cook eggs 52 f cook hot dog 48 f cut lettuce 50 f cut ham 49 ambient air temperature 51 f held overnight no temperatures taken see stop sale.
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand washing sink by ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under hand washing sink. 2 dead roaches underneath dish washing machine. 8 dead roaches in corner were the ice machine is located. Employee began removing and sanitizing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee bag on prep table
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat cheeses walk in cooler.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink dump bin in hand sink at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's room operator replaced
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment at bar
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen by walk in cooler
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin soiled inside
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice bin
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment at bar and in kitchen
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin soiled inside
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish area and by ice machine, have items stored on and in them, operator moved them.
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. Operator unable to locate them during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice bin
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment at bar and in kitchen
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and inside oven soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar had drain pan in sink and back prep had ice paddle in sink, operator removed both of them.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen and bar area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken wings in bins in walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On hot line
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