Hattricks
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Hattricks 15 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Hattricks' 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
15
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 less than 50ppm retested to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler. Chef removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented present. See stop sale.mandarin oranges 1 can **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Celery bucket on floor cooks line
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at sink upstairs. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
52
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 1 can Roland sliced water chestnut 1 can antico casale Italian tomatoes **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cheese and cut lettuce. Employee moved some of the beef away from proper storage.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cook ham 44F **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Up stairs prep kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor discussed with manager to double bucket
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm
21-07-4
55
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For in house dressing cut lettuce cut tomatoes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Emailed manager **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
90
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dentedcans present. See stop sale. ripe olives 1 can artichokes Roland 1 can upstairs room **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 0 ppm tested two times discussed with employees to pour the dish washing machine chlorine into the three compartment sink to properly wash the dishes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using the incorrect sanitizer to wash the equipment and utensils. Non food contact surfaces sanitizer. Establishment used the quaternary tablets **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler ambient temperatures 52 f food held less then 4 hours Cold holding: cook pasta 52 f cook chicken 53 f cheese 52 f cut lettuce 56 f discuss with chef to add ice to all products. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar **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. **Admin Complaint**
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. Zero employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For in house dressing cut lettuce cut tomatoes **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored lemons in cup in hand washing sink at bar employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Child in buckets stored on floor Upstairs celery buckets and dressings stored on floor.arrezzio **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
27
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
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. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
78
Dec 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. 0 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red plastic cup and ice in handwash sink at bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk cut celery on floor in prep area upstairs. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open milk in reach in cooler in prep area. **Warning**
12B-13-4
47
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upstairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Prep upstairs **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and shelving in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pickle buckets stacked in front of hand sink. Moved to other location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and shelving in kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Prep upstairs **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket broken on reach in cooler by Service window **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
64
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container lids in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies of certificates, operator will get original certificates.
53B-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Upstairs prep.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Walk in cooler door
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Dry storage upstairs pickle buckets.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen has large hole where repairs where made under hand wash sink.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upstairs prep sink.
31B-04-4
61
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hattricks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hattricks on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hattricks?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hattricks.
How does Hattricks compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hattricks most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hattricks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hattricks have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hattricks 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 Hattricks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hattricks is inspected around five times per year on average.
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