TAPPER PUB
3832 S DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33611 · (813)839-7845
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025068778 | Jul 16, 2025 | Feb 24, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2024023316 | Jan 3, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operation open and serving public.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 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 priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified manager training at time of inspection.
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. Observed no proof of any employee food handler training at time of inspection.
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified manager training at time of inspection.
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. Observed no proof of any employee food handler training at time of inspection.
Feb 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooksline.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabreeze spray on prep table on cooks line. Employee removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooksline.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse on prep table at cooks line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Oct 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager available at time of inspection.
Jul 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on lift top reach in cooler stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and scrubbing sponge in hand wash sink behind bar during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager available at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in the ice machine bin during inspection.
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Solon Harden
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine during inspection.
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potato salad at 50F. Employee said that potato salad stays in reach in cooler top over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad at 50F. Employee states salad has been in cooler overnight. Employee disposed of potato salad during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed panini press soiled with food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Solon Harden
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen at bar.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile in walk in/beer keg cooler. Owner is in process of cleaning walk-in and re doing tile.
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.