TAP ROOM
421 4 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727 873 7900
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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MAR 25
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Brussels sprouts in portioned bags stored in a container inside the walk in cooler. Brussels sprouts were put on trays and stored inside the walk in freezer to bring down the temperature down rapidly. Brussels sprouts started cooling at 9am (74F - Cooling)-; Re-temp at 11:15pm (51F - Cooling)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License observed at bar entrance expired on 2/1/2026. Observed current license at front desk.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved on reach in deli coolers.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convection oven soiled with burnt food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vacuum sealed raw fish in standing water inside the utility sink in kitchen prep area. Discussed with kitchen employee. Cold running water was turned on.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4- 6 LB 12 oz. Pinto Beans.
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. Emailed chef on duty DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Soda gun nozzle holes soiled in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance. Soda machine dispenser ice bin soiled with black mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic cups wet nesting next to soda machine dispenser next to ice machine. Chef sent back cups to be washed and sanitized again to allow them to air dry.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Trays of repackaged chicken wings and cooked sausage in freezer need time tracking
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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 on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottles of sanitizer behind bar. Manager labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups by soda station in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Celery and onions not washed prior to cutting.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib next to dish machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in rear prep area has built up food debris. Manager moved to dish pit area and can opener is now clean and free of food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups by soda station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer in between bar and kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris build up in oven on cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink by pastry area. Manager posted hand wash sign.
Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking on grill with no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses by soda machine just inside kitchen door have wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer between kitchen and bar area,
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
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.