1983

2616 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
American
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
33
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited 1983 four times, with records going back to 2022. 1983 was last inspected on Aug 26, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

1983's latest score of 33 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over fries in walk in freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49 F- retemp 43 F, Steak 51 F- retemp 50F in reach in cooler. Manager placed in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Mussel tags not kept with mussels in walk in cooler. Manager placed tag with mussels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At bar.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at bar, operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets on floor in dry storage. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with food items, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on top of potatoes.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice bags on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour.
10-01-5
33
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
55
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels dispenser next to walk in cooler is not dispensing paper towels.
31B-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line has deep groves and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying. On shelves in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind flat top grill.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between pan inside reach in cooler on cooks line chef removed knife and properly stored it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients underneath reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath dishwasher is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1983 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1983 on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does 1983 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

1983 most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has 1983's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 1983 have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at 1983 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 1983 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 1983 is inspected roughly once per year on average.