3rd Base Club Kitchen

3802 W Martin Luther King Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, 3rd Base Club Kitchen has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting 3rd Base Club Kitchen on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of oil stored on kitchen floor on front cook line.
08B-38-4
74
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not operational for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by exit door to the bar. Operator contacted maintenance team and repaired at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No thermo test strips provided when using high temperature dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
14-09-4
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3rd Base Club Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3rd Base Club Kitchen on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3rd Base Club Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3rd Base Club Kitchen.

How does 3rd Base Club Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

3rd Base Club Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has 3rd Base Club Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 3rd Base Club Kitchen have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 3rd Base Club Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 3rd Base Club Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 3rd Base Club Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.