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UNIVERSITY CLUB OF TAMPA

201 N FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602 · (813)223-3737

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats425
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3904978
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 400ppm employee added water to 200ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/16-55-4
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over milk produce cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler butter 44F
High priority/03A-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Time extend from 3-17-25 Time Extended
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator had employee label it
Intermediate/41-17-4
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
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar area
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom hot box
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on food prep stations, operator moved them
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and bar area soiled. Floors and drains in dish area heavily soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and floor drains.
Basic/36-73-4
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
Basic/29-20-5

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.