Gold Club Tampa
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
37
Score
Across the available record, Gold Club Tampa has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Gold Club Tampa was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 pieces of raw salmon and 5 pieces of raw mahi fully thawed in ROP packages.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid antiseptic alcohol on prep table in kitchen.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of clear cups on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut Lemons and limes in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 pieces of raw salmon and 5 pieces of raw mahi fully thawed in ROP packages.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cooks line next line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice on floor in kitchen. Pickles on the floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
37
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: John David manager for over 5 years does not have food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezers on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of Togo containers on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lemons and limes not covered in reach in cooler in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
64
Apr 25, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut lemons and limes in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filing pitcher water of water in handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee eggs in reach in cooler over cut lemons and limes. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 vape on prep table next to potatoes in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezers on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of Togo containers on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lemons and limes not covered in reach in cooler in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
37
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee body spray on shelf over prep table in kitchen.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Monster energy drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Factor meal in reach in cooler over Cesar salad dressing. Operator removed.
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 jets on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near fryers.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo containers on floor in dry storage. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage and water bottle on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lemons and limes not covered in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
67
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clear plastic container in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sink and surface cleaner. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on metal containers above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
67
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by garbage can, corrected, employee removed garbage can at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned dressings not date marked .
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Top of dish machine with old debris .
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks not inverted , corrected, manager inverted forks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee eating and drinking in kitchen, corrected , employee washed hands and removed food at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on food prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled .
02D-01-5
52
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen on prep table. 1 live fly on dish area three compartment sink. 1 live live in trash can near three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: mixed cheese 50 F, diced tomato 50 F, butter 46 F, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese sauce. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced tomatoes and shredded cheese. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork at 117 F, operator reheating pulled pork **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food contaminated by raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese sauce. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-12-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce and capicola not labeled in walk in cooler. **Warning** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep line stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar next to ladies room. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks used at door stop. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to condiment shelf. 2 dead roaches next to dressing cooler. Operator eliminated at time of inspection. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach in cooler with food intended for public use. Operator relocated and identified all employee food and drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 shoes next to dry storage shelf. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice scope at front bar area stored with standing water. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil stored on floor in dry storage area.Manager placed bulk oil on shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Old debris un bagged trash , couch, chairs and tent frame in dumpster area. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at both bars areas. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Baseboards in kitchen area observed with raw wood. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored in reach in freezer . Manager removed at time of inspection. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gold Club Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gold Club Tampa on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gold Club Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Gold Club Tampa.
How does Gold Club Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Gold Club Tampa most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Gold Club Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gold Club Tampa have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gold Club Tampa 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 Gold Club Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gold Club Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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