Genx Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Genx Tavern, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Genx Tavern is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from stove Cut tomatoes 56F cut lettuce 52F feta cheese 62F mozzarella cheese 62F feta cheese 62F cut lettuce 62F employee began moving food into walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Not observed **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the freezer on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented present. See stop sale. Artichoke 1 can roseli **Warning**
01B-01-4
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 retested to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in main cooler 44F cook eggs 44F feta cheese employee moved to freezer 2nd temp all to 43F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine **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. Observed for 1 employee **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White bottle with white substance hanging on hand washing sink by soda dispenser area **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink leaks water manager has a bucket underneath to catch dripping water hand sink will not be in use until fixed. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bottle in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.pizza prep cooler manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes not washed over cheese walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by three comp sink leaking water. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the freezer on cooks line **Warning**
36-36-4
26
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand washing sink by ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee bag on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
40-06-5
86
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat cut lettuce reach in cooler on cooks line employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach above dish washing machine. 2 live roaches crawling up the wall by the handwashing sink by the ice machine
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from stove top Cold holding: cut tomatoes 52 f cook eggs 52 f cook hot dog 48 f cut lettuce 50 f cut ham 49 ambient air temperature 51 f held overnight no temperatures taken see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from stove top Cold holding: cut tomatoes 52 f cook eggs 52 f cook hot dog 48 f cut lettuce 50 f cut ham 49 ambient air temperature 51 f held overnight no temperatures taken see stop sale.
03A-02-5
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 - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand washing sink by ice machine.
31B-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under hand washing sink. 2 dead roaches underneath dish washing machine. 8 dead roaches in corner were the ice machine is located. Employee began removing and sanitizing area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee bag on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat cheeses walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
39
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink dump bin in hand sink at bar.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's room operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment at bar **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen by walk in cooler
22-16-4
70
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin soiled inside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice bin **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment at bar and in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
78
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin soiled inside **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish area and by ice machine, have items stored on and in them, operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Operator unable to locate them during inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice bin **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment at bar and in kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
64
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 7, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store spray bottle by three compartment sink. Items relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans over intact cans. Segregated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book on top of flour container. Relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in freezer gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed prior to being cut into. The rest of the onions washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
45
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store bottles in dish area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area and server area.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stovetop. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of soda on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer by fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in water by dish area.
42-01-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Genx Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Genx Tavern on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Genx Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Genx Tavern.
How does Genx Tavern compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Genx Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Genx Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Genx Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Genx 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 Genx Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Genx Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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