Chuck Lager American Tavern

5224 S Bridge St, Tampa, FL 33611

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chuck Lager American Tavern seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Chuck Lager American Tavern is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.

22-02-4

06-09-1

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food storage containers stored on shelf in kitchen.

16-46-4

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Apr 8, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical cleaners stored on shelf with metal food trays at time of inspection.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in the kitchen are stained at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water container in hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator removed container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored on top of dish machine at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Nitrogen tanks not adequately secured. Observed two large tanks not secured next to ice machine at time of inspection.

51-11-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in hand wash sink on cooks line near beer cooler during inspection. Operator moved scrubber **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Observed unlabeled spray bottle on top of dish machine during inspection - Observed unlabeled bottle on hand wash sink in prep room near dish machine during inspection

41-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink at time of inspection. Operator hung mop **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5-1lbs bags of cubed tuna on thaw rack in walk in cooler still sealed in bag. Spoke with operator about proper way to thaw fish. Package had instructions to remove fish from packaging before thawing. Operator disposed of thawed product during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels/day dots adhesive on clean food containers during inspection

16-46-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unmarked bottle with clear liquid. Operator disposed of bottle during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed staining on cutting boards located on cooked line

22-02-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados with labels stored in same pan as sliced tomatoe. Operator had employee clean avocados during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Aug 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chuck Lager American Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chuck Lager American Tavern on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chuck Lager American Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chuck Lager American Tavern.

How does Chuck Lager American Tavern compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Chuck Lager American Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Chuck Lager American Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chuck Lager American Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chuck Lager American Tavern 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 Chuck Lager American Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chuck Lager American Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.

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