1823 Kitchen & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
50
Score
1823 Kitchen & Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which 1823 Kitchen & Bar's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of liquid egg (46F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 ROP fish thawed in sealed packages.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of food debris in handwash sink at dish machine area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple ice buckets. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 bags of red Snapper filets.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe in handwash sink at front service station. Engineering technician fixed leak at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
50
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked chicken wing 41-46 F and a container of sliced turkey 39-45 F stored in sandwich prep cooler at cook line. Discussed container fill line with operator, operator moved top portions into reach-in cooler. A box of butter cups (75F - Cold Holding) stored on counter top at expo line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked reach-in cooler in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter cups (75F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple spatulas and cooking utensils stored in a container of water temped 130 F on griddle top.
10-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door gaskets soiled with mold like substance in 4 glass doors reach-in cooler at cook line.
23-24-4
55
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained in the kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind prep room equipment at time of inspection.
36-73-4
86
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in reachin cooler unit on cookline under grill top Corrected observed employee place shrimp on top drawer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink on service line next to ice machine used as dump sink, observed ice dumped in hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. observed missing at hand sink on service line Observed paper towels, soap , and hand washing sign missing at hand sink in bar area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer not label on prep table on service line Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove and discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powdered sugar not labeled in dry storage room Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table
21-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink leaking in dish area
29-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box filled with portion cups and lids and on floor in dry storage room
25-05-4
50
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in stagnate water , corrected , employee turn water on for utensils . **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand ash sink on north end of kitchen blocked by garbage can , corrected, employee removed garbage can during inspection. B. Ice dumped in employee hand was sink on north end of cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish washer with old debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing by cooks line.
36-32-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line placing gloves on with no prior hand washing , corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in dish room. Corrected, Chef replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bulk containers of nuts not labeled.
02D-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used as scoop in blue cheese, corrected, chef removed cup during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean pans in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees placing gloves on with no prior hand washing. Corrected, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink at north end of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected employee placed beard guard on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg scoop stored in standing water, corrected, Chef removed utensil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1823 Kitchen & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 1823 Kitchen & Bar on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 1823 Kitchen & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 1823 Kitchen & Bar.
How does 1823 Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
1823 Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has 1823 Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 1823 Kitchen & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 1823 Kitchen & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 1823 Kitchen & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 1823 Kitchen & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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