SPOOKEASY LOUNGE
1909 N 15TH ST, Tampa FL 33605 · 813.857.5125
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
APR 24
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar top. Employee moved straws behind bar.
Apr 14, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cookies in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line Cold Holding: pulled pork 52 F, sliced ham 50 F, cooked chicken 50 F, sliced American cheese 57 F, sour cream 53 F, raw ground beef 52 F, sliced tomato 57 F, shredded lettuce 56 F. Operator discarded food at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Operator provided.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license has been expired on 02/01/2026.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under handwash sink in bar at first floor. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the floor.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar top. Employee moved straws behind bar.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bucket of pickles in walk in cooler. Employee relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic bowl in cut tomatoes in reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezer and reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee grounds in handwash sink at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk behind fryer and dish area.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. JBL Speaker on dry storage rack over spices in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at 3 compartment sink near handwash sink.
Apr 9, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
Employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee box of Dunkin' Donuts on prep table at coffee area.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear container in walk in cooler.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from three compartment sink.
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and soda guns at bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in cooler of establishment.
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.