Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited six times.
Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse's latest score of 52 falls below the Tampa average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler is stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on reach in cooler handles at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed two carbon dioxide stored in ice machine room not secured at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old grease behind fryers at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
23-03-4
52
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler is grooved at time of inspection
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind fryers soiled with old grease at time of inspectiinnn
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks stored in ice machine room not secured at time of inspection
51-11-4
78
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub pad and towels in hand wash sink at bar during inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in ice machine room not secured at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on butcher block table in kitchen next to cooking equipment. Employee moved phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around fryers in kitchen at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cheese melter soiled over large flat top in kitchen at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two canned energy drinks in black plastic bag stored in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
12B-13-4
64
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets/shirts/sweaters stored on top of soda bibs at bar
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor at entrance to kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin at end of bar. Operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled - Sides of line equipment soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket at time of inspection
42-01-4
64
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance during inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Observed mold like substance inside ice machine during callback **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks in dry storage not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen torn Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Gasket torn at time of call back. Microwave missing fan guard at time of call back **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door by jukebox **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Gap present at time of callback **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled, exterior of cook equipment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Gasket soiled at time of inspection **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly on water heater in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream 62f diced tomatoes 53f. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 62f and cut tomatoes 53f in cooler from previous day. Discussed with operator to not place product on top of other product in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance during inspection **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks in dry storage not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard between fryers in kitchen. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on glue trap behind stove. Observed one dead roach next to triple sink. Operator removed and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach in cooler with customer food. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen torn Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door by jukebox **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar during inspection. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled, exterior of cook equipment soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen during inspection. -Floor soiled around equipment. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Leak under handwash sink in kitchen draining onto floor. Placed bucket under sink to catch the water. Employee mopped up area. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking water under hand wash sink and triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
32
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, slicer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
38-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by stool **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage for squeeze bottle **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse.
How does Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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