TOM'S TAVERN
3895 NORTHDALE BLVD, Tampa FL 33624 · 813-867-8072
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
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JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025071883 | Jul 25, 2025 | Mar 27, 2026 | $300 |
| 3--2024013606 | Jan 11, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | $300 |
| 3--2022018077 | Feb 22, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board with cut marks.
Jan 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board with cut marks.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed.
Jan 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cutting raw chicken wore new gloves to prepare food without first washing hands. Discussed with employee to always wash hands when changing tasks.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly steak stored over raw frozen fried. Raw frozen chicken stored over frozen cooked potato skins inside front line Reach in freezer. Employee relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over Ready to eat sauces inside Reach in cooler, adjacent to office. Employee relocated raw chicken to bottom shelf during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line cutting board soiled. Interior of soda gun nozzle soiled at bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located inside kitchen and at bar area. Employee provided paper towel to all sinks during time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at bar area hand washing sink. Sink is out of commission with drain pipe disconnected.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 CO tank not secured, adjacent to Walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal beverages on dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. Open bottle of water stored on shelf over front line Reach in cooler. Employee discarded bottled water and relocated all personal beverages to an approved location at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. 1 bag of soda syrup on kitchen floor next to Walk in cooler. 2 boxes of soda syrup on kitchen floor next to office. 2 containers of frying oil and half a bag of panko crumbs stored on floor inside storage shed. Employee relocated all food off floor during time of inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located on front line.
Stored food not covered. Frozen potstickers not covered inside front line Reach in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed iceberg lettuce stored over Ready to eat pretzels, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips inside Reach in cooler, adjacent to office. Unwashed lemons and oranges stored over Ready to eat bread, pickled hot peppers, sauces, salsa in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated all unwashed items to bottom shelf during time of inspection.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles on front line with sauces not labeled. Employee added labels to all squeeze bottles during time of inspection.
Sep 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Additional Reach in coolers added to exterior storage unit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and bucket of sauerkraut in Walk in cooler stored on floor. Boxes of bag-in-box soda syrup stored in kitchen floor. Jug of oil and two bottles of lemon juice stored on floor at exterior storage unit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in front line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front line cook Reach in cooler soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at bar area four compartment sink.
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area Employee handwash sink used to air dry bar top spill mats. Employee removed mats during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Additional Reach in coolers added to exterior storage unit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 CO tanks next to kitchen entrance not secured. Employee secured tanks during time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and bucket of sauerkraut in Walk in cooler stored on floor. Boxes of bag-in-box soda syrup stored in kitchen floor. Jug of oil and two bottles of lemon juice stored on floor at exterior storage unit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in front line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front line cook Reach in cooler soiled.
Stored food not covered. Frozen cooked potatoes, jalapeño poppers, dumplings, and cheese sticks in front line Reach in freezer not covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at bar area four compartment sink.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on shelf with food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind bar
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, bottled water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster of soda gun behind bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed proper labeling
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Phone and purse stored on prep surface. Operator moved during inspection
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Thomas McNeil 9/30/2019
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose and nozzle stored in hand wash sink. Operator moved during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Phone and purse stored on prep surface. Operator moved during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled at time of inspection
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser at sink next to triple sink in kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at bar filled with blue liquid not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in small room with mixer
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles in small room with floor stand mixer and ice machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage located at hand wash sinks at bar or kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee energy drink in reach in freezer next to customer food on cooks line.
Jan 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment.
Oct 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment.
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. Missing for 4 employees
Oct 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Same cooler top make table cold holding blue cheese 47 f. Cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 47 f cut cheeses 49f employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment.
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. Missing for 4 employees
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Oil case frank hot sauce stored boxes outside restaurant under a porch that is not fully sealed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions peppers over ready yo eat sauces.
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and than placed gloves on to make food order. No hand washing discussed with employe the importance of hand washing.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw meat and began working with ready to eat food and clean equipment. Discussed with employees the importance of hand washing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Same cooler top make table cold holding blue cheese 47 f. Cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 47 f cut cheeses 49f employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment.
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. Missing for 4 employees
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. Printed for manager and some employees to sign.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Oil case frank hot sauce stored boxes outside restaurant under a porch that is not fully sealed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions peppers over ready yo eat sauces.
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