TOP SHELF SPORTS LOUNGE
401 E JACKSON ST STE 101, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-374-3577
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cooks line rub nose with gloves than continued to work in a food preparation process. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: queso 127F steam well employee moved to oven 2nd temp 165F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.employee washed knife in hand washing sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on main cooking line.
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee on cooks line. Employee discarded cup.
Food stored on floor. Frozen boxes of bread on floor. Walk in Freezer chef moved from floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between the equipment on cooks line employee removed.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee dropped gloved picked it up and did not wash hands,employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler ambient air temp 51F shredded cheese 49f, sliced tomatoes 50f in reach in cooler on hot line across from flat top.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler ambient air temp 51F shredded cheese 49f, sliced tomatoes 50f in reach in cooler on hot line across from flat top. Held overnight see stop sale. Manager discarded items at time of inspection Observed butter tab at 49 f on rolling rack next to double sink. Manager placed in freezer 2nd temp 43F
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. Observed black mold like substance in ice machines across from triple sink in back kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.item in hand wash sink. Observed drain hose from water filter drain in handsink, chef removed hose and placed bucket under drain line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at hand sink under water filter station, employee placed towels at handsink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees preparing food
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 15, 2025□ 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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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. Observed for 2 employees missing multiple trainings.
Aug 12, 2025Warning 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. Reach in cooler cooks line behind the sky line pro Cold holding Mash potato's 48 f cook pasta 48F spinach 48F. Ambient 47F of cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mash potato's 45f cook pasta 48F spinach 48F cut raw shelled eggs 45F see stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area equipment stored In hand washing sink. Manager corrected on site.
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. Observed for 2 employees missing multiple trainings.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top shelf prep station
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area employee removed to proper storage
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dishwasher was drying clean dishes with dry cloth.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in coolers have debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Would not pump properly, operator fixed it
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pc cup used to scoop salsa container in walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator replaced
Jan 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu not identified.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck in clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings cold hold at 67F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings cold holding at 767F.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu not identified.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on food preparation table. Employee discarded dink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck in clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Sanitation bucket on table next to food items, operator moved it.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled beef 115F less Tainan 2 hours, removed attend reheated to above 165F and hot holding at 135F or above.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Operator having issues downloading from their system.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple drinks on food prep areas throughout kitchen, operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar, operator installed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator changed out buckets.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.