NORDSTROM EBAR
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-875-4400
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach one floor under cup dispenser area on front line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025071581 | Sep 9, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm chlorine. Operator set up three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed with operator about hand washing techniques.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All test kits are expired.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid used to covered bakery items at front service counter.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink with no additional vacuum breaker installed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry food storage in large warehouse area.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm chlorine. No ware washing at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer by ice machine in warehouse area.
Sep 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered food service area from outside, then placed on gloves to prep drink and food for customers without hand wash.
Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies on wall by three-compartments sink at back kitchen. Approximately 30 live flies under three-compartments sink in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink with no additional vacuum breaker installed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in handwash sinks at front service line and back kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No manager onsite, employee unable to provided proof of training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry food storage in large warehouse area.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm chlorine. No ware washing at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three-compartments sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer by ice machine in warehouse area.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as a dump sink on service line
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on service line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage room is not smooth and easily cleanable
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint on service line Employee placed hair restraint on
Single-service articles improperly stored. A box of Togo cups stored on floor in dry storage room
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table on cook line
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 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. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of quaternary at three compartment sink. Corrected three compartment sink reset to 300 ppm of quaternary
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach one floor under cup dispenser area on front line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified food managers certification 3 employees on duty, manager Dawn Parks 09/18/2022
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink at back employee hand wash sink. Corrected, employee replaced paper towels during inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee hand wash sink on end of front line hot water at a drip.
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches under coffee machine. 1 dead roach over reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on front line. 1 fly in back kitchen area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach overtop hand washing sink on front line. 1 live roach underneath food preparation sink on front line. 1 live roach on door leading to front line.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach underneath hand washing sink counter. 1 dead roach on front line floor.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on front line has no hair restraint.
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing. Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in front of employee hand wash sink, tongs, spatula, container.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Dawn Parks 09/18/2022
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink at front counter area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened containers of milk not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White tray in large ice machine with mold like build up.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead reaches in cabinet underneath employee hand was sink at front prep area, 2 dead arches under coffee press machine at front prep area, manager removed dead roaches and sanitized area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods stored in reach in cooler not identified nor separated, corrected, manager labeled and separated employee foods during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with no hair restraint.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping wiping clothes stored on bottom shelf in reach in cooler.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 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. Observed employee returning back into kitchen with no hand washing, corrected action, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of quaternary, corrected, quaternary at 200 ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk not date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back employee hand wash sink, corrected, manager replaced paper towels during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at front employee hand wash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected, employee placed cap on at time inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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