HENNESSY'S TAVERN
3980 TAMPA RD #104, Oldsmar FL 34677 · 813-854-2255
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No hot running water in entire establishment. Water temperature 73F throughout the establishment.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink behind the bar and one hand wash sink in kitchen area could not turn faucets on.
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area and storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of clean linen stored on top of hand wash sink in prep area. Operator moved bag.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area and storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle filled with blue liquid stored at bar at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen at time of inspection. Observed floor soiled around old fry filter machine with old oil at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk sugar in prep area at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Jul 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 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. potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding)
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wedged tomatoes 52F held above the wells of make table for less than 4 hours. Operator placed wedged tomatoes in unit to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles with chemicals stored on wire rack near food. Chemicals removed from area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance., ceiling tiles and vents heavily soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table, operator removed bottle
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep and storage areas.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container no label.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 44 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
9 High priority10 Intermediate25 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bug spray stored on three compartment sink in bar area.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves without washing hands after entering kitchen.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Loaf of rye bread above reach in cooler has mold like growth.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over bread in upright single door reach in freezer on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk dated 10/24/24.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Milk dated 10/24/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table across from cook top: butter (81F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has splitter but vacuum breaker is in wrong side of splitter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and heavy whipping cream opened more than 24 hours ago and not date marked.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has food debris buildup. Slicer next to three compartment sink had food debris buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to two compartment sink blocked by speed rack.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chemical test strip expired behind bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to two compartment sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink by reach in cooler in kitchen unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink across from three compartment sink unable to dispense paper towels. Manager fixed paper towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottles of sanitizer on storage rack by hand wash sink next to two compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to two compartment sink only reaches 77 F after running for more than two minutes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen by ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with food and grease debris throughout the kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding by rear door is broken.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water stored on prep table across from three compartment sink.
Employee eating while preparing food. Cook eating while preparing food.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not segregated from customer food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee doll above reach in cooler on cook line. Employee phone on prep table across from cook top.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by reach in cooler on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen by reach in cooler.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food in walk in freezer underneath overflowing condensation drain line.
Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor of kitchen near rear door. Lemons stored on floor of beer cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven next to cook top has built up food debris. Microwave ovens and toaster on cook line have built up food debris. Oven across from three compartment sink has food debris buildup.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line are heavily soiled. Dust buildup on fans in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean pans in ware washing area.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins stored on floor of dry goods storage area.
Stored food not covered. Milk in walk in cooler missing cover.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor by rear door.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg wash stored over sausage gravy in silver stand up cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. American cheese.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Line and prep area.
Ceiling tile missing. Front kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove tile by back door- both sides.
Food stored on floor. Soda bags on floor. Cooking oil on floor.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front kitchen alley.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under can opener blade.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor in back area.
Stored food not covered. Flour and salt buckets not covered.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over ready to eat sauces in black stand up refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp gumbo 126f, put in oven for reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on rack with soda boxes.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced American cheese.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both on cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Ceiling tile missing.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Freezer fan drain leaking and causing water to freeze on frozen food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored under dripping water line. Drain line for walk in freezer leaking causing water to freeze on food products.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of food storage containers under can opener soiled. Saute burners soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo items stored on floor next to prep hand sink.
Stored food not covered. Yellow spice buckets not covered.
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.