PRESS BOX SPORTS EMPORIUM INC
222 S DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33609 · (813)876-3528
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelves at time of inspection.
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed dish machine testing 0ppm of chrlorine after multiple attempts to prime machine at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelves at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup in bulk marinara sauce. Operator removed during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking coffee on top of cooks line reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed wings on floor in walk in. Operator brought wings to cooks line.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stored on shelves stained at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed tank by back door not secured at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in dining room near restrooms at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee black satchel stored on canned goods shelf next to employee lockers at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed large pans of prepared wings stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection. Operator had employees move to shelves during inspection.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters are soiled at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers are soiled at time of inspection.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed one case of raw shell eggs stored over seafood in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelves next to walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance around ice cube inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish room soiled at time of inspection.
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dish machine testing at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Operator called ECOLAB for service. Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize plate ware at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around fryers at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of line cook equipment soiled at time of inspection.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection - area around soda nozzles soiled at time of inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in dish room at time of inspection
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed rust inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in shelves rusted at time of inspection
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. After priming machine operator was not able to achieve proper sanitizing levels. Tests at 0ppm. Operator had employee set up triple sink for sanitizing food contact surfaces at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection - area around soda nozzles soiled at time of inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in dish room at time of inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish room soiled at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed large food containers of wings stored on floor at time of inspection. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk breading mix at time of inspection.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed rust inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of unwashed oranges and lemons stored over cheesecake in walk in at time of inspection
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in shelves rusted at time of inspection
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall around sprayer in dish room soiled at time of inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops not stored to dry at time of inspection
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes to dish room then pick up napkins to deliver to customers. Operator had server wash hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards in kitchen on shelf stained - Area around soda nozzles soiled with food debris or mold like substance
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at bar blocked by display cooler for holding ice and canned drinks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in white ceramic sink in prep room during inspection
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both receptacles were uncovered in women's restroom. Operator was able to locate one cover during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food/drink stored on top shelf of walk in with customer food.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on top part of ice machine in the ice bin.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walking rusting.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryer in kitchen soiled with dried grease or oil.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Ecolab called during inspection. Machine testing at 0ppm. Operator made triple sink to 100ppm. Ecolab showed up during inspection and repaired machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer after it was broken down after prep. Employee cleaned during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in honey mustard and salsa in walk in. Employee removed cups during inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tank by back door. Operator put chain back on.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in dry storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table next to slicer in prep room. Employee moved drink during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on dish rack in prep room during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/food debris observed on sides of kitchen equipment during inspection. -Shelves in dry storage have food debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
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.