Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker

2223 N West Shore Blvd Ste 230A, Tampa, FL 33607

American

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 31, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “manager or person in charge lacking proof”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of hotdog (50F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler. Employee states that it was left on prep table while preparing mini hotdogs. Discussed with operator how much is too much when preparing time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with water temped 82 F in handwash sink at front service area. Discussed with operator about handwash with water 85F or higher. Operator educated employee.

12A-19-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edelweiss Tiamzon.

53A-01-7

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. 2 employees have no proof of training.

53B-13-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling missing in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Tile missing over walk in cooler in prep room **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary in , three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of quaternary corrected to 300 ppm . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottles by mop sink not labeled. **Warning**

41-21-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 containers not secured in back area. **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling missing in dry storage area. **Warning**

36-36-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded in dry storage area. **Warning**

38-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

21-12-4

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing duties, used tongs and when back to food prep , corrected action taken inspector discussed with operator proper glove changing when changing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in back prep area blocked by cart , corrected, employee removed cart during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected employee placed hair net on at time of inspection.

13-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 containers by soda boxes not chained .

51-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker.

How does Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Great American Cookie Pretzelmaker is inspected around two times per year on average.

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