Green Iguana Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Green Iguana Bar and Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Green Iguana Bar and Grill's latest score of 64 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders stored over shrimp and pickles on cooks line reach in. Operator moved pickles and shrimp to different areas of reach in. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection
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. Observed tortilla chips in bus tubs not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal food containers stored on shelves.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with dark brown liquid on cooks line reach operator labeled liquid smoke during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser between cooks line and dish room at time of inspection
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are 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 - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around hoses for soda bibs by back door at time of inspection.
36-32-5
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. Observed grouper filets thawed in sealed packaging. Operator disposed of grouper during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers at time of inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under stove top unit on cooks line at time of inspection
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets stored on floor of walk in cooler at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear plastic and metal food containers stacked on storage shelf by dish room at time of inspection.
16-46-4
58
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled around equipment legs at time of inspection.
36-73-4
95
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases of unwashed produce at time of inspection. Operator moved eggs to correct storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food area. Observed pesticide emitting strip at bar in dining room during inspection
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food pans stored on shelves in kitchen during inspection **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed around kitchen equipment at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged tiles on cooks line near salad station at time of inspection
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in salad station reach in cooler at time of inspection
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
52
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers stored on clean shelves in kitchen
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near beer walk in cooler is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed product in back sink in pan filled with water without running water
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops setting in mop buckets
42-01-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating in salad area when starting inspection. Operator spoke with employee about correct time and area to eat. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on clean shelves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in dish room
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler during inspection
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in and walk in gaskets soiled in kitchen.
23-03-4
61
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of sliced jalapeños on shelves near office stairs. Operator removed can during inspection.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine during inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented can of sliced jalapeños during inspection. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food next to soda fountain during inspection. Food was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf in kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area and kitchen. Operator has someone replacing tile during the evening. Floors soiled around equipment on cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen in disrepair. Walls soiled in kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
55
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Iguana Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Iguana Bar and Grill on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Iguana Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Green Iguana Bar and Grill.
How does Green Iguana Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Green Iguana Bar and Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Green Iguana Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Green Iguana Bar and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Green Iguana Bar and Grill 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 Green Iguana Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Iguana Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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