PEARL TAMPA
823 WATER ST STE C100, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-709-7776
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table corn puree 126F
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched phone then put gloves on no hand washing to cut avocados
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Brussels 48F cut tomatoes 47F sour cream 47F broccoli 46F cut lettuce 57F cook corn 44F reach in cooler on cooks line across flat top cooled down to 43F Reach in cooler by oysters goat cheese 46F butter milk 46F anchovies 46F boiled egg 46F cook corn 46F whip cream 46F manager added ice to all tcs foods cooled down to 43F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table corn puree 126F
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 132F-123F discussed with chef to use the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes. Repair company was called during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.manager cleaned
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Butter chili 9/28/25 dated. Smoked chili butter 10/1/25 dated Clam butter 9/27/25 dated
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.walk in cooler ambient 43F-45F no temperatures taken cut lettuce 50F raw beef 49F bri cheese sandwiches 49F salad mix portions 50F held overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 47F reach in cooler top Reach in cooler top table across from flat top grill cook onions 52F cook potatoes 52F cook Brussels 52F sour cream 52F Walk in cooler see stop sale 43F cut lettuce 50F raw beef 50F bri cheese sandwiches 49F salad mix portions 50F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef sauce (110F - Hot Holding) operator reheated to greater than 165F and placed in other hot box to hot hold at greater than 135F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled. Under equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bar coolers
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting culliflour without washing first, operator corrected employee and instructed how to properly prepare the vegetables.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board used on front line reach in cooler has stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink in bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck in clean dishes on shelves in dry storage.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on front line. Employee removed and properly stored bucket.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hot line operator replaced
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In use soiled cloths on and under cutting boards.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry bins, operator had employee label it
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken, fried them ppm hot held in warmer. Temperature at time of inspection 131F operator placed in oven and reheated to 165, then hot held in different box until the one not working can be looked at.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ chef Olivia
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
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