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STATION HOUSE BBQ

5214 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-294-9892

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918324
Grade history
MAY 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
APR 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener bravely soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator has some digital certificates and has photo copies of the other certificates safe staff.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches on glue board behind oven in kitchen. Operator removed glue board.
Basic/35A-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease in between stoves on cooksline
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of so single serving items on floor in dry storage area
Basic/25-05-4
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored inside Handwashing Sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on top of prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Soiled Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Basic/21-02-4/Warning
May 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board and cutting board in prep table reach-in-cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Box of to go containers stored on floor in front kitchen area
Basic/25-06-4
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Incorrect date on cooked lamb per operator
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice leftover in rice cookers from prior day. Cooked yellow rice 6 lbs 72 F Cooked white rice 6 lbs 70 F
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice leftover in rice cookers from prior day. Cooked yellow rice 6 lbs 72 F Cooked white rice 6 lbs 70 F
High priority/03B-01-6
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers.
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks, knives and spoons at self service not inverted.
Basic/25-06-4

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.