Fat Rabbit Pub
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Fat Rabbit Pub has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Fat Rabbit Pub is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a black mold like substance in the interior of the soda gun. Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a white mold like build up on the walls on the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
82
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line outside panel by door lift. Operator cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook removed drink from top of the table and placed lid on. **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. Cellphone on prep table cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on well of bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
74
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and mold like substance on green storage shelves in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar not labeled Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Nov 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing on floor under 3-door reachin cooler on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on and inside 3-door reachin cooler gasket next to hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 1 live roach along wall behind soda bib station Observed employee eradicate, discard , and sanitize area along wall **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor under cookline prep table adjacent to ice machine 1 dead roach inside 3-door reachin cooler 2 dead roaches along gasket in single door reachin cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 1 dead roach on reachin cooler Observed employee clean and sanitize area **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline next to fryers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on and inside 3-door reachin cooler gasket next to hand sink **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing on floor under 3-door reachin cooler on cookline **Warning**
35A-23-4
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. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled under cookline prep table Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor under cookline prep table adjacent to ice machine 1 dead roach inside 3-door reachin cooler 2 dead roaches along gasket in single door reachin cooler **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with old food build up Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen adjacent to 3-compartment sink **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline next to fryers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above 3-compartment sink soiled with black mold and all walls throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris build up **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked wings in walk in not dated
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess food debris buildup on steam well, rice cooker, and fryers. Observed debris buildup on walk in cooler racks.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup to right side of hood system
36-27-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fat Rabbit Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fat Rabbit Pub on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fat Rabbit Pub?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fat Rabbit Pub.
How does Fat Rabbit Pub compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Fat Rabbit Pub most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Fat Rabbit Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Rabbit Pub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fat Rabbit Pub 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 Fat Rabbit Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Rabbit Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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