Hillsborough County Bar Foundation

1610 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hillsborough County Bar Foundation five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Hillsborough County Bar Foundation on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof for any employees Richard Hannah missing employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Still observed **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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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 3 times at 0 ppm discussed with manager to use the prep sink to set up sanitation with chlorine to wash dishes a **Warning**

22-41-4

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. No proof for any employees Richard Hannah missing employee training. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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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. Red bucket had a chlorine not for food contact surfaces. Employee removed sanitizer and used the chlorine from the dish washing machine. Observed 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-48-5

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

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored ice cubes employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hard surface sanitizer and hand sanitizer stored over clean equipment in storage room. Relocated to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hillsborough County Bar Foundation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hillsborough County Bar Foundation on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Hillsborough County Bar Foundation compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Hillsborough County Bar Foundation most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Hillsborough County Bar Foundation's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hillsborough County Bar Foundation have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hillsborough County Bar Foundation 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 Hillsborough County Bar Foundation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hillsborough County Bar Foundation is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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