GREEN IGUANA BAR AND GRILL
4029 S WESTSHORE BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · (813)837-1234
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders stored over shrimp and pickles on cooks line reach in. Operator moved pickles and shrimp to different areas of reach in.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022003111 | Dec 6, 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders stored over shrimp and pickles on cooks line reach in. Operator moved pickles and shrimp to different areas of reach in.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tortilla chips in bus tubs not labeled at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal food containers stored on shelves.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with dark brown liquid on cooks line reach operator labeled liquid smoke during inspection.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser between cooks line and dish room at time of inspection
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around hoses for soda bibs by back door at time of inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper filets thawed in sealed packaging. Operator disposed of grouper during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under stove top unit on cooks line at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets stored on floor of walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear plastic and metal food containers stacked on storage shelf by dish room at time of inspection.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw gator bites stored over Cole slaw in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator had employee move raw gator to bottom shelf during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on sink at back bar at time of inspection. Operator labeled bottle during inspection.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table next to clean coffee cups and brew station. Operator moved cups during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Door hinge on back walk in cooler door broken at time of inspection. Door is able to close completely.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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. Observed floors soiled around equipment legs at time of inspection.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food area. Observed pesticide emitting strip at bar in dining room during inspection
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases of unwashed produce at time of inspection. Operator moved eggs to correct storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food pans stored on shelves in kitchen during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged tiles on cooks line near salad station at time of inspection
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in salad station reach in cooler at time of inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating in salad area when starting inspection. Operator spoke with employee about correct time and area to eat.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on clean shelves in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in dish room
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in and walk in gaskets soiled in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers stored on clean shelves in kitchen
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near beer walk in cooler is soiled with food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed product in back sink in pan filled with water without running water
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops setting in mop buckets
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of sliced jalapeños on shelves near office stairs. Operator removed can during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented can of sliced jalapeños during inspection. Operator removed can.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food next to soda fountain during inspection. Food was moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area and kitchen. Operator has someone replacing tile during the evening. Floors soiled around equipment on cooks line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen in disrepair. Walls soiled in kitchen
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.