THUNDERBAY BAR & GRILL
4901 W LINEBAUGH AVE 108-109, Tampa FL 33624 · 813-373-6334
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili 51F stored in bar area Reach in cooler from 9/28/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017048146 | Jul 27, 2017 | Nov 9, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 employee training being expired.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over open bottle of Clamato bottle in back Reach in cooler. Manager relocated bacon to an approved location during time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili 51F stored in bar area Reach in cooler from 9/28/25.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 51F stored in bar area Reach in cooler from 9/28/25, see stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored next to bottles of alcohol at bar area. Manager relocated sanitizer during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both soda gun nozzles and soda gun holsters at bar area soiled with pink slime-like substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonia test kit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar area beneath cash register.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks not secured at bar area. Manager secured 1 tank during time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at bar area Reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at bar area.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled inside with old food debris. Operator cleaned microwave during inspection.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow missing on hose at the mop sink located at back storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in back kitchen storage area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 small Co2 tanks located at back kitchen storage not secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste basket in both unisex bathrooms missing lid.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of plastic water bottles stored on floor in back kitchen storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built up in deep freezer located behind bar.
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 100 ppm
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 100 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese 51 f pepperoni 51 f held in reach in cooler over night no temperatures taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by steam well. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese 51 f pepperoni 51 f held in reach in cooler over night no temperatures taken. Cold holding: cheese 45 f 2nd 43 f operator placed In freezer
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. Provided for employees and management to sign.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed.
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.