Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2025
45
Score
Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 9, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-09: Raw shell eggs over sauces in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfecting spray on ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-09: Clorox spray on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings and multiple items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-09: **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-09: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-09: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-09: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-09: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-09: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
45
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 live ants on wall near shelf closest to fryers. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and beef over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfecting spray on ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel and brush cleaner in hws at bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings and multiple items. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper bowl in bulk flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on towel on top of reach in cooler. 2 dead roaches on floor next to reach in freezer in kitchen. Approximately 30 roach egg casings on dirty towel under 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk boxes of oil on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour. **Warning**
02D-01-5
16
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser next to triple sink at time of inspection.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food not labeled in reach in coolers at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
82
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 5 employees working at time of inspection.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid under handwash sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee water bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen.
12B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of Togo containers on floor in kitchen.
25-05-4
41
Mar 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over unwashed tomato's in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and flour on floor in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
58
Dec 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over unwashed tomato's in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Oven cleaner and multiple buckets in front of handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Buckets in handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee boiled peanuts in reach in cooler next to raw chicken. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and flour on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour. **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Jul 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above handwash sink in kitchen, above reach in freezer and near ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
90
Jul 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Licensing inspection per operator establishment is meant to open 7/11/23. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under three compartment sink and near fryer. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near three compartment sink and handwash sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above handwash sink in kitchen, above reach in freezer and near ice machine. **Warning**
36-36-4
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sausage over celery in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged to avoid cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained. Soda guns in bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwash sink in kitchen next to fryer. Employee cleaned out at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in marinara sauce. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food held over ricotta cheese and bread for establishment in reach in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and phone on dry storage shelf held over condiments and tortillas for establishment.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cutting board in kitchen.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge on file is from Nov 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge.
How does Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge 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 Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge is inspected around four times per year on average.
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