WOODS BAR AND GRILLE
8458 SHELDON RD, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-374-5734
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
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MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonia tested at 0 PPM. Employee readjusted sanitizer to 150 PPM at time of inspection.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonia tested at 0 PPM. Employee readjusted sanitizer to 150 PPM at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on shelf with bottles of liquor at bar area. Employee relocated spray to an approved location at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing/misplaced at splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker placed on faucet instead of at splitter prior to hose attachment. Employee removed splitter from hose bibb at time of inspection.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line reach in cooler soiled. Interior nozzle of both soda guns are soiled at bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provide provided paper towel towels at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles located at bar area.
Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on front line reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area. Employee posted sign at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters are soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three squeeze bottles on front line cook with liquids and sauces are not labeled.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shell eggs over bar drinks in walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles filled with sanitizer not labeled. Employee labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table under microwave.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep table next to grill top.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside white Midea freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in yellow mop bucket.
Nov 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on soda syrup box. Removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Thomas Herrington.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at bar and kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulation of dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated black mold like substance. Ceiling soiled with accumulated black mold-like substance. In walk-in cooler.
Nov 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on soda syrup box. Removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Thomas Herrington.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at bar and kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table. Removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulation of dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated black mold like substance. Ceiling soiled with accumulated black mold-like substance. In walk-in cooler.
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Cutting board stained on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Apr 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloths stored in the only handwash sink in kitchen. Dump bucket stored in handwash sink at bar. Removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shawn Castillo.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. At the only handwash sink in kitchen. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili not date marked in walk-in cooler. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 3 cartons of Molly's potato salad opened more than 24 hours but no date marks in walk-in cooler.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Cutting board stained on cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored in handwash sink in kitchen.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubbing pad and wet wiping cloth stored in the only handwash sink in kitchen. The only handwash sink at bar used as dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen and the only handwash sink at bar. Employee provided 1 bottle of soap and napkins. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The handwash sink at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle in kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulation of dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee came into kitchen, placed on gloves to working with food without washing hands first. Discussed with operator.
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. Provided by email.
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/ Arthur Arden, expired on 10-09-2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer blade and guard soiled with old food debris. Cutting board stained stored on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubbing pad and wet wiping cloth stored in the only handwash sink in kitchen. The only handwash sink at bar used as dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen and the only handwash sink at bar. Employee provided 1 bottle of soap and napkins. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The handwash sink at bar.
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.
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 by email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee with no lid stored on prep table at cook line. Employee removed.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No hot running water at mop sink. Hot water shut off.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulation of dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at kitchen.
Jul 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler stained. Dicer blade soiled with old food debris. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No hot running water at mop sink. Priority: Basic
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.