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HEIGHTS SHUFFLEBOARD SOCIETY

2612 N TAMPA ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-450-3797

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918150
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage gravy (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (54F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding); pepperjack (56F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2019047118Jul 22, 2019Dec 3, 2019$160

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ambient air temperature 51F Reach in cooler out side of the kitchen cook pork 53F cut lettuce mix 52F cook rice 52F reach in cooler door in despair left side of door opens when right side door shuts.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2026 · Reach in cooler ambient air temperature 52F beef chili 47F queso beer cheese 52F cook chicken thighs 52F raw beef 47F Raw bacon 52F chicken thighs 48F. Chicken wings held overnight Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air temperature 51F Reach in cooler out side of the kitchen cook pork 53F cut lettuce mix 52F cook rice 52F cook cook chili 47F sour cream 47F reach in cooler door in despair left side of door opens when right side door shuts. Discussed with employee to use ice buckets to rapid cool and move foods to reach in freezer.employee started to move foods to ice buckets.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 4, 2026 · Same reach in cooler ambient air temperature 52F 52F beef chili 47F queso beer cheese 52F cook chicken thighs 52F raw beef 47F Raw bacon 52F chicken thighs 48F chicken wings cooked 48F held overnight see stop sale. Pasta cook sauce 45F American cheese 46F mozzarella cheese 45F blue cheese 45F commercially processed employee moved commercially processed foods to outside beer cooler. See stop sale Admin Complaint
Jun 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walked from back door and went to food preparation no handwashing.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ambient air temperature 51F Reach in cooler out side of the kitchen cook pork 53F cut lettuce mix 52F cook rice 52F reach in cooler door in despair left side of door opens when right side door shuts.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air temperature 51F Reach in cooler out side of the kitchen cook pork 53F cut lettuce mix 52F cook rice 52F cook cook chili 47F sour cream 47F reach in cooler door in despair left side of door opens when right side door shuts. Discussed with employee to use ice buckets to rapid cool and move foods to reach in freezer.employee started to move foods to ice buckets.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor by three compartment sink. Employee moved from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

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 refrigerator across from kitchen Cold holding: milk 48F sour cream 50F blue cheese 50F ambient air temperature 50F chef stated a catering party occurred doors were opened a lot. Discussed to add ice to foods. Reach in Cooler on prep line cheddar cheese 44F 2nd temp 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jan 7, 2026 · Reach in cooler: same cooler door was open for long period of time due to two catering events. Ambient air temperature 47F cold holding: in house ranch 48F liquid egg 48F sour cream 44F cheddar cheese 49F mozzarella cheese 49F Swiss cheese 48F cut lettuce 48F. Manager moved foods to reach in freezer 2nd tempsall foods in temp at 43F expect in house ranch dressing. Time Extended
Dec 17, 2025Warning 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 refrigerator across from kitchen Cold holding: milk 48F sour cream 50F blue cheese 50F ambient air temperature 50F chef stated a catering party occurred doors were opened a lot. Discussed to add ice to foods. Reach in Cooler on prep line cheddar cheese 44F 2nd temp 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat foods in the reach in cooler across from shuffle board area. Employee removed to proper storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bartender dumping water bucket into hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area employee restocked
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. Phone and keys on table employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 15, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven soiled
Basic/22-08-4
May 3, 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 ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar and kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit May 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator replaced.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage gravy (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (54F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding); pepperjack (56F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front make station, operator discarded Time Temprature Control for Safety foods and will use other cooler until repairs are completed. sausage gravy (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (54F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding); pepperjack (56F - Cold Holding from day before.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar and kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation

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.