Babe Zaharias Golf Course
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Babe Zaharias Golf Course, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Babe Zaharias Golf Course on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles is soiled in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork days marked 03/10/2020.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop cooked bacon inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. deli turkey (51F - Cold Holding) cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding) raw ground beef (51F-Cold holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli turkey (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (51F-Cold holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles is soiled in bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket in front of 3 compartment sink.
42-01-4
47
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled . **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
82
Mar 11, 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. Main cutting board on lift top reach in cooler is stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on white plastic shield inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
22-20-5
86
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted above ice machine pasta.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler across from ice machine.
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
64
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham cold holding at 49F at 11:45 employees placed items on ice inside refrigerator.Re-temp at 12:00 at 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. Clean up kit has been ordered and is in transit. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator updated education packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled.
23-03-4
58
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment needs quaternary test kit.
16-32-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop has visible rusting to the surface.
14-12-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Babe Zaharias Golf Course last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Babe Zaharias Golf Course on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Babe Zaharias Golf Course?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Babe Zaharias Golf Course.
How does Babe Zaharias Golf Course compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Babe Zaharias Golf Course most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Babe Zaharias Golf Course's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Babe Zaharias Golf Course have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Babe Zaharias Golf Course 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 Babe Zaharias Golf Course inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Babe Zaharias Golf Course is inspected around two times per year on average.
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