PADDOCK LOUNGE
3404 CRAGMONT DR, Tampa FL 33619 · 8133416300
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
APR 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JUL 26
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Spiderwebs in kitchen.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge in Handwash sink in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen. Outside of reach in coolers in kitchen.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 6 dead ants on floor in front of and next to reach in cooler at front counter. 2 dead ants on door of drink reach in cooler. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to drink cooler at front counter. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo containers on floor. Manager moved.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: sausage 49 F, brisket 50 F, chicken 48 F, cheddar cheese 49 F, mozzarella cheese 51 F, sour cream 51 F, buffalo sauce ( contains milk ) 51 F, Per operator items have been in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: sausage 49 F, brisket 50 F, chicken 48 F, cheddar cheese 49 F, mozzarella cheese 51 F, sour cream 51 F, buffalo sauce ( contains milk ) 51 F, Per operator items have been in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. 4) All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor and front counter floor.
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. 4) All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Spiderwebs in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board of reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 sponges in handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid in mop sink room.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceiling.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board of reach in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near handwash sink
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White reach in coolers in kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor and front counter floor.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Handwash sink area in kitchen.
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.