UNIVERSITY CLUB OF TAMPA
201 N FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602 · (813)223-3737
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler cooks line facing office seared tuna stored over ready to eat foods. Employee removed to proper storage.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 400ppm employee added water to 200ppm
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. High temp dishwasher not running at 160F degrees tested between 114F-143F chef stated no dishes were washed yet. Operator called maintenance and will use three comp sink to sanitize dishes
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over milk produce cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler butter 44F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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 missing for 10 employees.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by office Cold holding: cut salad 56 f cut salad 56 f in house dressing 48 f Cold holding: cut tomatoes 47 f chicken salad 45 f Caesar in house dressing 47 f employee added ice.
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 10 employees.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator had employee label it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lunch box in restaurants cooler. Employee removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom hot box
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 129 operator removed grits from hot well and set them to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on food prep stations, operator moved them
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and bar area soiled. Floors and drains in dish area heavily soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and floor drains.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink pantry area slow drain, operator has work order
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.