RUSTY PELICAN #32
2425 ROCKY POINT DR, Tampa FL 33607 · (813)887-1045
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line next to handwash sink - Cold Holding: cooked half chicken 52 F, cooked lobster 50 F, cooked rice 52 F, raw shrimp 48 F, raw steak 56 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026019098 | Mar 9, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line next to handwash sink - Cold Holding: cooked half chicken 52 F, cooked lobster 50 F, cooked rice 52 F, raw shrimp 48 F, raw steak 56 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom. Provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's opened bottled waters stored on prep table with food items. Operator removed drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. High temperature dish machine repair in progress.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish storage shelves at dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed.
Water leaking from pipe. Next to three-compartments sink at dish washing area.
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of the cook line by the fire suppression tanks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By dish machine in kitchen.
Aug 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The main reach-in cooler and drawer coolers at cook line: cooked broccoli 49 F, butter 50 F, raw steak 59 F, raw salmon 46 F, crab cake 46 F, raw beef burger 59 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer for rapid cool and contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of the cook line by the fire suppression tanks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of 2 soda guns nuzzles soiled with mold like substance at bar.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tong.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoops handles touched ice cubes in ice bins at bar. Operator removed ice scoops from ice bins.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. At the end of the cook line by fire suppression tanks.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By dish machine in kitchen.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over pasteurized liquid eggs in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of butane stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic water pitcher stirs in hand sink on cookline Corrected observed employee remove
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee discard
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside chest freezer in prep area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles on cookline. Corrected observed employee remove
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes in dish area
Dec 6, 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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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment at 0 ppm, corrected.100 ppm of chlorine..
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves.
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 containers of milk and egg whites all held over hrs not date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dust pan blocking employee hand wash by dish machine. Corrected, manager removed dust pan during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink store on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food helps in warmer not identified nor segregated, corrected, employee labeled food and place in another warmer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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