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4924 E BUSCH BLVD STE G, Tampa FL 33617 · 813-568-1822
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in the kitchen in front of the walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and operating, preparing food and serving customers with an expired license. Manager was able to update during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sinks in kitchen. Employee was able to provide both.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken missing floor tiles in the dish washing area.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish and shrimp thawing in containers of water. Discussed proper thawing methods.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walls/Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen in prep area and cook line. Observed soiled walls in the dish washing area.
Oct 9, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for wings or batter manager had employee time mark as its been less then 1 hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit and throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on the cookline, employee removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Spoke to employee and had them set up their three compartment sink. Testing at 200ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit on the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line. Observed dust build up on the wall near the service window. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler employees corrected storage.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Spoke to employee and had them set up their three compartment sink. Testing at 200ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit on the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line. Observed dust build up on the wall near the service window. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler employees corrected storage.
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bottom interior of the reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust. Observed missing and broken floor tiles in the dry storage area. Observed standing water on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with cut marks all throughout to where it is no longer easily cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed great build up on the hood system. Observed food debris on the bottom of the hotbox unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet clothes being stored on the counter in the bar area. Manager removed clothes.
Nov 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bottom interior of the reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
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. Manager was unable to provide proof of any employee training.
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. No proof 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust. Observed missing and broken floor tiles in the dry storage area. Observed standing water on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with cut marks all throughout to where it is no longer easily cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed great build up on the hood system. Observed food debris on the bottom of the hotbox unit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed pans with old labels in the clean dish drying area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed food being stored in several single-use containers in the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet clothes being stored on the counter in the bar area. Manager removed clothes.
Oct 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate10 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 the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Told manager that they must set up their three compartment sink for sanitizing. Tested 3 compartment sink at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in the kitchen in front of the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a large pan of ox tails that were removed from the walk in cooler and placed in the hot box at 9am temping at 82F at 12:30pm. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two pans of homemade sauces, one made with milk and margarine temping at 91F, the other made with margarine and heavy cream temping at 90F. Manager stated that they were made at 9am. Started heating sauces. Observed a large pan of ox tails that were removed from the walk in cooler and placed in the hot box at 9am temping at 82F at 12:30pm. Stop sale issued.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed the establishment doing non continuous with their chicken wings. The manager pre fries the wings and stops at 141 F then re-fries them until they reach 165F or higher.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bottom interior of the reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee filling a sanitizer bucket at the handwashing sink. Educated the employee that handwashing sinks are meant for handwashing only.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at the hand washing sink in the back of the kitchen next to the back exit door. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager replaced paper towel at both sinks and added soap at the sink in the back kitchen.
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. Manager was unable to provide proof of any employee training.
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. No proof 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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves eggs raw or undercooked as the customer requests but does not have a consumer advisory. Emailed manager a copy, manager printed it out and posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle in the bar area, when manager was asked what it contained, they stated that it was sanitizer. Manager labeled bottle.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a bottle of perfume being stored above a food prep table. Manager removed the perfume.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust. Observed missing and broken floor tiles in the dry storage area. Observed standing water on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with cut marks all throughout to where it is no longer easily cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages stored in the shelf above a food prep table. Observed 1 employee drink on the counter in the bar area. Both the kitchen manager and bar manager removed employee drinks and stored them properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of fruit being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed containers 6 inches off the floor. Observed 1 bag of potatoes being stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs being stored on the handle of the fryer. Manager removed the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed great build up on the hood system. Observed food debris on the bottom of the hotbox unit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed pans with old labels in the clean dish drying area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed food being stored in several single-use containers in the walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the bottom of the reach in cooler in the bar area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet clothes being stored on the counter in the bar area. Manager removed clothes.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink as a beverage dump sink in bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen manager provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided hand soap.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed panko, sugar and potatoes stored on floor in food prep room.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw meat thawing in container filled with water. Manager began running water over the product.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.