TAMPA BURGERS AND PIRATES
777 N ASHLEY DR STE D1, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-221-2500
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 15 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in roach trap on its back moving underneath the soda boxes shelf back storage area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025078510 | Oct 16, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cook noodles 54F Cooked jalapeño pepper sauce was cooling next to the pasta container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bartender dropped ice into handwashing sink at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cooks line
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line reach in cooler drawer lamb meat 44 f manager moved item to freezer 2nd temp 40f
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on rack with food in the back prep kitchen next to triple sink.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.Observed dog at bar sitting on owners lap at bar stool. Discussed with manager non service animals prohibited from restaurant.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under electrical panel, manager removed the dead roach and sanitized area.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in storeroom under handsink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in woman's bathroom.
Oct 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Missing for 2 employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line reach
Oct 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in roach trap on its back moving underneath the soda boxes shelf back storage area
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. Missing for 2 employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line reach
Oct 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. live roach on wall by hand washing sink. 1 live roach underneath the three compartment sink 2 live roaches on top of roach trap 1 live roach inside wheel of prep table 1 live roach on wall behind prep table back prep area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present no food manager
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. Missing for 2 employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in roach trap on its back moving underneath the soda boxes shelf back storage area
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. Missing for 2 employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line reach
Oct 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in roach trap on its back moving underneath the soda boxes shelf back storage area
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. Missing for 2 employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line reach
Dead roaches. 5 dead roaches inside roach trap under hand washing sink. 3 dead roaches inside roach trap underneath reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to oven cooks line 1 dead roach next to dish washer machine 1 dead roach underneath dry cans shelf. 2 dead roaches inside trap underneath Ice machine back prep storage area.
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in roach trap on its back moving underneath the soda boxes shelf back storage area
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 200-500 ppm manager added water and retested to 200 ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored pans stacked in sink by dish area employee removed
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. Missing for 2 employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line reach
Dead roaches. 5 dead roaches inside roach trap under hand washing sink. 3 dead roaches inside roach trap underneath reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to oven cooks line 1 dead roach next to dish washer machine 1 dead roach underneath dry cans shelf. 2 dead roaches inside trap underneath Ice machine back prep storage area.
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw beef and only swapped gloves no hand washing discussion with manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on left side walking into the kitchen Cold holding: raw chicken 45 f calamari 45 f raw fish 45 f raw chicken 44 f cook noodles 44 f employee began to moved product to walk in freezer for rapid cool
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area. Employee restocked
No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar area employees restocked
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. Missing for 1 employee
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf by the salt in the bag storage room bag onto of prep table
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cooks line
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
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.inside coolers soiled
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing 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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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ establishment under change of ownership, license will be issued at complied callback.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in control device in bar area. Operator removed all glue traps and discarded, cleaned and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); cut greens (45F - Cold Holding) operator iced down all items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.inside coolers soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish area hand sink had pans stored in it. operator moved them.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 10 total dead roaches in glue traps, 3 dead roaches in trap by back reach in freezer 2 dead roaches in bar trap 3 dead roaches in trap at other end of bar, 1 dead in trap by cooler in kitchen operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in bar area, by drain. Discussed with operator.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and behind bar soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen and the bar
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In food prep areas
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature in seafood standing water, operator moved to walk in cooler
Nov 6, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep and dish area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar area, some parts of kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen and bar
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.