Bar 700
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Bar 700 has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers stored on shelf. Operator removed pans to have washed **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while prepping sandwiches. Chef spoke with employee about proper place and time to eat. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection. Chef called and scheduled refrigeration serve during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large bin of bulk flour like substance stored in kitchen at time of inspection. Chef had employee label flour during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line stained at time of inspection
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles not labeled in dishroom next to triple sink
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank at bar not secured at time of inspection
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottled water on prep table next to plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Employee moved drink to lower shelf. **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. Observed employee phone stored on slicer. Operator had employee remove phone during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over tortilla in reach in on cooks line. Operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted can of potatoes. Operator removed can during inspection.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed mold like substance on shelves in produce cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar near dump sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop closet near emergency eye wash. Operator set mop to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on equipment on cooks line during inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on squeeze bottle on clean shelf. Operator removed label then place bottle in dish room to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 bins not labeled in prep room during inspection. Operator made labels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented, rusty can of potatoes in dry storage. Operator removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
47
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing. Set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is sanitizing properly Quaternary 200 **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
74
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By main door next to dish room. This violation must be corrected in 7 days. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. **Warning**
16-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packs 67f cream cheese 67f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Butter 61f cream cheese 59 **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Servers area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar 700 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar 700 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar 700?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bar 700.
How does Bar 700 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bar 700 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bar 700's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bar 700 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bar 700 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 Bar 700 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar 700 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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