NIAGARA TAP
11950 SEMINOLE BLVD, Largo FL 33778
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license over the phone during the inspection. Inspector contacted licensing and confirmed payment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not protected
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda gun holster at end of bar
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Kitchen staff unable to locate probe thermometer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease behind cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of pizza ovens soiled. Exterior of soap dispenser next to ice machine soiled Hood filters soiled over cook line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service stored on floor in storage shed
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler in a customer accessible area not secured when not in use
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over tarter sauce cups in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner spray bottle on top of ice machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar not labeled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Food stored on floor. Cans of tomato sauce on floor in storage room
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle of rolling cart in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service items on floor in outdoor storage shed
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler in a customer accessible area not secured (fence left unlocked)
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored over ice machine, removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in kitchen Stove surface soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked with bar napkins
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over prep room
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice well behind bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Rolling cart in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water in prep area
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler located in a customer accessible area not secured when not in use
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Reviewed with manager
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths- quaternary. Reviewed with manager
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with watch on wrist while preparing food. Employee removed watch
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -Soiled shelf in storage area -Dust accumulation on cart with shells at cook line - Dusty fan in dish washing area Reviewed with manger
Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area. Reviewed with manager.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in food prep area. Reviewed with manager
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line area.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license over the phone during the inspection. Inspector contacted licensing and confirmed payment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauce cups, order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wall mounted knife magnet soiled. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink
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. Both employees in kitchen informed inspector they need to retake exam
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Pizza oven handles soiled
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of metal rolling cart, removed
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler outside not secured when not in use
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink n bar area chlorine sanitizer reading 10ppm. Operator refilled chlorine sanitizer, reading 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler located in dry-storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago, soiled with debris buildup.
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. Employee training expired for one employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three spray bottles containing chemicals in bar area not labeled. One spray bottle in dish area not labeled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen and dish area.
Food stored on floor. Two 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in storage area.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Ice machine located in kitchen right side of bin has rust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket is has a tear on reach-in freezer located in kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution reading 0ppm. Operator changed chlorine sanitizer solution. Reading 50ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On prep table items removed from original packaging not labeled. a. Squeeze bottles not labeled on prep table. b. Flour not labeled. c. Seasoning not labeled.
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.