City Dog Cantina
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited City Dog Cantina nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Gabriela G. 1-5-22 antonio L 12-10-24 observed for 1 employee.
53B-14-5
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. Missing for 6 employees "1 cook, 5 bartenders". Same cook showed me food handlers certification from last inspection**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior inside
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Chlorine from day before bucket was on floor. Employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar inside
31B-03-4
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. Observed 1 employee training mission for 5 employees
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cooks line
14-09-4
74
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Observed for 3 employees. Missing for one employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Still observed **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Tested at 0 ppm discussed to use three compartment sink until fixed. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler bottom doors in front on cooks line across from grill raw beef 46 f raw beef 46 f cook mushrooms 46 f cook moved to freezer 2nd temp all to 43 f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.breakfast eggs are not all fully cooked **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Observed for 3 employees. Missing for one employee. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket bottom door of reach in cooler across from oven **Warning**
14-11-5
58
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stomach medicine stored in reach in cooler with cooked chicken wings employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed pipes, ducting, and electrical. Could not access plans in system
36-37-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed pipes, ducting, and electrical. Could not access plans in system **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
74
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed pipes, ducting, and electrical. Could not access plans in system
36-37-5
82
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in bar area has chemicals stored inside it. Chef removed chemicals and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler on cooks line is broken. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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 are soiled inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage shelves housing canned goods on cooks line have rust developing
14-17-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Dog Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Dog Cantina on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Dog Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at City Dog Cantina.
How does City Dog Cantina compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
City Dog Cantina most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has City Dog Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at City Dog Cantina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at City Dog Cantina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is City Dog Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City Dog Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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