Charlottes Cabaret
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
100
Score
Charlottes Cabaret appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Charlottes Cabaret is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer available upon request. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not in use, unable to test. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
74
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles throughout bar area soiled. Discussed with operator.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in women's restroom. Discussed with operator. Operator stocked with paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon Dioxide tank not secured. Discussed with operator. Operator secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Taped up reach in cooler on make line **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Dishwasher in poor repair operator states it has not been used in two months.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters above grill missing
14-42-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled next to fryer.
36-27-5
43
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar heavily soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. taped up reach in cooler on hot line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
64
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 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. 0 ppm employee placed everything in bins with ice. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheeses, tomato sauce, milk, chicken. **Warning**
02C-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. Sent to opener via email **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar heavily soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Sent to operator via email **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. taped up reach in cooler on hot line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
32
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items have been in reach in cooler for over 24 hours, Chicken, diced tomatoes and cheese which temped at 60F. Items in walk in cool temped at steak 44F, cheese 44, beef 45. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items have been in reach in cooler for over 24 hours, Chicken, diced tomatoes and cheese which temped at 60F. Items in walk in cool temped at steak 44F, cheese 44, beef 45. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid inside unlabeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler in front of grill has doors that need tape to stay closed and machine has an ambient air temperature of 57. **Warning**
14-74-7
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken in reach in cooler temped at 54 and had been in unit for over 24 hours. Diced tomato 48F, shredded cheese 50F, diced chicken 54F , sliced tomato 48F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced chicken in reach in cooler temped at 54 and had been in unit for over 24 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed out consumer advisory sign, manager hung up sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler door broken off unit. Spoke with manager about storing food items in a working unit. **Warning**
14-74-7
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charlottes Cabaret last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charlottes Cabaret on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charlottes Cabaret?
Across the inspection record, “cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Charlottes Cabaret.
How does Charlottes Cabaret compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Charlottes Cabaret most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Charlottes Cabaret's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charlottes Cabaret have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charlottes Cabaret 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 Charlottes Cabaret inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charlottes Cabaret is inspected around three times per year on average.
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