HULA BAY CLUB
4029 S WESTSHORE BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 813.242.0565
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025071402 | Sep 22, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed "thank you" togo bags holding ice resting directly on food used to cool food down. Operator made new bags of ice with food grade kitchen bags and replaced the togo bags during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottled chemical cleaner stored on table with clean food pans. Operator moved chemical during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink entering truck area. Operator refilled paper towel dispenser during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed wings thawing in pan in sink at time of inspection. Operator turned on cold running water.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water stored on cutting board on cooks line at time of inspection. Employee moved drink to designated area for employee drinks during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection. Operator moved food to shelves. Walk in freezer is external unit used for business while restaurants kitchen is being remodeled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water stored in reach in freezer. Operator made labeled metal pan for employees to store drinks at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Crab legs in freezer stored in black plastic garbage bag.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Eggs stored over beef and fish. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface ice machine at bar
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.