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LODGE

1101 W SLIGH AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-935-8552

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats300
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918833
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in back kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Operator had maintenance come and fix it.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under pizza oven
Basic/36-73-4
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of Artichoke hearts.
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in back kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has buildup of old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4
Food stored on floor. Boxes of commercially processed foods stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside white freezer in kitchen area ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gaskets in large reach-in-freezer
Basic/14-10-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath fryers and cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in large reach-in freezer. And walk-in-freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table and walk-in-cooler
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen counter tops
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and food debris on floors behind cooking equipment on the cooksline
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near back door cold water handle not working.
Basic/29-08-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By the back kitchen area door.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4

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.